Realigning America: McKinley, Bryan, and the Remarkable Election of 1896

by R. Hal Williams

Book Overview

The presidential election of 1896 is widely acknowledged as one of only a few that brought about fundamental realignments in American politics. New voting patterns replaced old, a new majority party came to power, and national policies shifted to reflect new realities. R. Hal Williams now presents the first study of that campaign in nearly fifty years, offering fresh interpretations on the victory of Republican William McKinley over Democrat William...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700633871
• ISBN13: 9780700633876
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"