Contents

Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction: The Title Controversy and the Early Presidency 1
5. 1. An “Improper Distinction of Ranks”: The Persistence of Titles 13
6. 2. The Third Body of Washington: Sovereignties in Confusion 30
7. 3. Protecting the Presidency: A Republican Dilemma 57
8. 4. Debating a “Doubtful Power”: The Legislative Battle Engaged 78
9. 5. “Strange Contradictions”: The People Confront Status Distinction 110
10. 6. A “Dangerous Vice”: Leaders under Scrutiny 132
11. Conclusion: The Path to American Democratic Leadership 159
12. Appendix 167
13. Notes 169
14. Bibliography 227
15. Index 245