About the book
Born in 1854 to stop the spread of slavery, the Republican Party elected Abraham Lincoln, preserved the Union and wrote freedom into the Constitution. This readable, well-referenced history follows the Grand Old Party from the anti-Nebraska meetings of 1854 to the present: Lincoln and the Civil War, Reconstruction and the first Black members of Congress, the Gilded Age and McKinley's realignment of 1896, Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose split, Coolidge and Hoover, the wilderness years, Eisenhower, Goldwater, Nixon and Watergate, the Reagan Revolution, the Contract with America, the Bush years, the Tea Party and the Trump era. Profiles of the party's greatest leaders, election tables, chapter references, a full bibliography, a list of Republican presidents and national conventions, and a timeline. Patriotic, honest and nonpartisan. By Alberto Zaltzberg.
Frequently asked questions
What is "The Grand Old Party: A History of the Republican Party" about?
Born in 1854 to stop the spread of slavery, the Republican Party elected Abraham Lincoln, preserved the Union and wrote freedom into the Constitution. This readable, well-referenced history follows the Grand Old Party from the anti-Nebraska meetings of 1854 to the present: Lincoln and the Civil War, Reconstruction and the first Black members of Congress, the Gilded Age and McKinley's realignment of 1896, Theodore…
What will you learn from this book?
Why the Republican Party was founded in 1854 and how it elected Lincoln in 1860. The party's role in winning the Civil War, ending slavery and Reconstruction. Gilded Age politics, McKinley's 1896 realignment and Theodore Roosevelt's progressivism. Eisenhower, Goldwater, Nixon, Watergate and the rise of the conservative movement. The Reagan Revolution, the Contract with America and the Bush presidencies. The Trump era and how the party's coalition changed over 170 years.
How much does it cost and what format is it?
It costs USD 19.95. It is a PDF eBook in English, 291 pages long, readable instantly at books.adonait.com.
Who is the author?
Alberto Zaltzberg is a real estate broker in Florida and the author of hundreds of guides on real estate, investing, business and Jewish tradition. He writes practical, straightforward books to help readers make better decisions.
