Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents 1
4. CHAPTER ONE. The Rise of a New Political Power 3
5. CHAPTER TWO. Chieftain of the Anti-Slavery Whigs 23
6. CHAPTER THREE. Champion of the Free Democracy 36
7. CHAPTER FOUR. A Pillar of Conservatism 51
8. CHAPTER FIVE. An Anti-Nebraska Whig of the Prairies 69
9. CHAPTER SIX. A Conservative Protectionist 92
10. CHAPTER SEVEN. Other Hopefuls 106
11. CHAPTER EIGHT. Democratic Dissension 120
12. CHAPTER NINE. The Triumph of Availability 136
13. CHAPTER TEN. Organizing for Victory 168
14. CHAPTER ELEVEN. The Safe States 178
15. CHAPTER TWELVE. The Doubtful States 193
16. CHAPTER THIRTEEN. New York-and the Decision 210
17. CHAPTER FOURTEEN. Summing Up 220
18. Notes 229
19. Bibliography 287
20. Index 309