The American revolution of 1800 : how Jefferson rescued democracy from tyranny and faction : what this means today
Title:
The American revolution of 1800 : how Jefferson rescued democracy from tyranny and faction : what this means today
Author:
Sisson, Dan, 1937-
Hartmann, Thom, 1951-
ISBN:
9781609949853
Edition:
4th anniversary ed.
Publication Information:
San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, c2014
Physical Description:
vii, 301 p. ; 25 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Original edition published in 1974.
Abstract:
In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two-party system, but Sisson believes this reasoning is entirely the wrong lesson. Jefferson saw his election as a peaceful revolution by the American people overturning an elitist faction that was stamping out cherished constitutional rights.
Subject:
| Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Political and social views |
| Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1800 |
| Political science -- United States -- History |
| Revolutions -- United States -- History |
| United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1809 |
Summary:
In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Most contemporary historians celebrate Jefferson's victory over Adams in 1800 as the beginning of the two-party system, but Sisson believes this reasoning is entirely the wrong lesson. Jefferson saw his election as a peaceful revolution by the American people overturning an elitist faction that was stamping out cherished constitutional rights.