The carnival campaign

Americans have come to expect that the nation’s presidential campaigns will be characterized by a carnival atmosphere emphasizing style over substance. But this fascinating account of the pivotal 1840 election reveals how the now-unavoidable traditions of big money, big rallies, shameless self-promotion, and carefully manufactured candidate images first took root in presidential politics.

שנה

2016

שפה

English

מהדורות

1

עמודים

279

ISBN

9781613735404

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata