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Passion and preferences : William Jennings Bryan and the 1896 Democratic National Convention /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bensel, Richard Franklin, 1949-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Bryan, William Jennings, > 1860-1925.
Democratic National Convention > (1896 : > Chicago, Ill.)
United States > Politics and government > 1893-1897.
Silver question.
Online Access:Publisher description
Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The road to Chicago
  • Silver sentiment in the convention
  • Prospects for a gold bolt
  • Rules and rituals
  • Display of passion
  • Bryan's "cross of gold" speech
  • The nomination contest
  • Conclusion.