Passion and preferences: william jennings bryan and the 1896 democratic convention
Auteur :
Bensel, Richard Franklin
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521888882
Date de publication :
24 mars 2008
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
590 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The radical decisions of the 1896 Democratic National Convention were attended by an atmosphere of deep passion. William Jennings Bryan chose the moment when this passion would be at its height to give his 'Cross of Gold' address, thus harnessing passion to his personal ambition and winning the presidential nomination.