The Confessions of a Reformer - Softcover

Howe, Frederic C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1025570316 ISBN 13: 9781025570310

Verlag: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

"The Confessions of a Reformer" is a compelling and introspective autobiography by Frederic C. Howe, a key figure in the American Progressive Era. This work traces Howe's intellectual and political evolution from his early life in a small town to his significant role in urban and national reform movements. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of the struggle for social justice and democratic governance during the early 20th century.

Howe offers a candid look at the inner workings of political machines and the efforts to dismantle them, most notably his collaboration with Tom L. Johnson in Cleveland. He explores the complexities of economic policy, the fight for municipal ownership, and the inherent difficulties in implementing systemic change. Beyond its historical value, the book serves as a profound meditation on the nature of idealism and the personal growth that comes through public service. "The Confessions of a Reformer" is an essential resource for understanding the motivations and disillusionments of those who sought to reshape American society during a time of rapid industrialization and social transformation.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Tradd Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1025570316
• ISBN 13: 9781025570310
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 366
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