The Making of the American Nation: Or, The Rise and Decline of Oligarchy in the WestThe Making of the American Nation: Or, The Rise and Decline of Oligarchy in the West by James Partridge Arthur, first published in 1866, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it. |
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... the problem of the safe and unlimited increase of an Empire . But that this principle of Equality , -the last and most important element , nay , the very essence and soul of Democracy , has been tested by a PREFACE . ix.
... increases in power and glory , his sentiment of nationality will increase in intensity and force , whilst his municipal rights will become more par- ticular and defined . The " Nation , " is learning and teaching the world , the ...
... increases faster than that of any other country in the world , and if it were as dense as in England , would amount to Twelve Hundred Millions , and to nearly half that number , if as densely settled as Massachussetts . 6th . The ...
... increasing division and distrust among Despots , are the natural results of the universal , social , and political pro- gress of the masses . This question is profoundly stirred by the con- flict in America , and the contradictory ...
... asso- ciating together must grow and improve , in the same ratio in which the equality of conditions is increased . " - De Tocqueville . CONTENTS . English Puritanism . - Freedom and Law with 72 [ BOOK I. THE ENGLISH STANDPOINT .