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8. The Attack upon Democracy

Oma Stanley

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Democratic-Republican Societies, 1790–1800

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Foreword VII
Preface IX
Contents XIII
1. The Appearance of Popular Societies 1
2. Popular Societies as Social Forces 19
3. The Democratic Spirit of ‘76 Awakens 44
4. The Analysis of Membership 71
5. The Social Philosophy of the Democratic Clubs 100
6. The Program and Activities of the Clubs 125
7. Schools of Political Knowledge 156
8. The Attack upon Democracy 175
9. The Achievements and Influence of the Societies 210
Bibliography 213
Index 243

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Foreword VII
Preface IX
Contents XIII
1. The Appearance of Popular Societies 1
2. Popular Societies as Social Forces 19
3. The Democratic Spirit of ‘76 Awakens 44
4. The Analysis of Membership 71
5. The Social Philosophy of the Democratic Clubs 100
6. The Program and Activities of the Clubs 125
7. Schools of Political Knowledge 156
8. The Attack upon Democracy 175
9. The Achievements and Influence of the Societies 210
Bibliography 213
Index 243

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