ISBN: 9781331533481 - hear both sides (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. In the aftermath of the 1844 presidential election, this book provides a retrospective on a central controversy that played a major role in the outcome. The author delves into a particularly heated battle that erupted in Louisiana over fraudulent naturalization certificates and the resultant wide disenfranchisement of legal voters. These fraudulent certificates, issued to immigrants by a corrupt judge, were widely assumed to have tipped the election in favor of the Whig candidate. Drawing on historical documents and contemporary accounts, including letters and speeches, the book presents a deep dive into the legal, political, and social implications that this controversy had on the democratic process, the rule of law, and the fair treatment of immigrants during a time of nativist sentiment. Beyond the historical import, this book's resounding insights expose the pitfalls of political corruption, the dangers of mob rule, and the enduring importance of equal rights under the law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…