Birth of the Republican Party is a historical book written by Lewis Clephane in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the formation of the Republican Party in the United States. It covers the period from the mid-1800s when the party was first established to the end of the Civil War. The author also sheds light on the significant role played by the original Republican Association of the National Capital in the party's formation.The book starts by discussing the political climate in the United States before the formation of the Republican Party. It then goes on to describe the events that led to the party's creation, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 and the Dred Scott decision of 1857. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the party's platform, which was based on the abolition of slavery and the promotion of equal rights for all citizens.In addition to the party's formation, the book also covers the Republican Party's early years and its role in the Civil War. The author describes how the party's leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, worked to preserve the Union and end slavery. He also discusses the challenges faced by the party during this period, including opposition from Southern Democrats and the assassination of President Lincoln.Finally, the book provides a brief history of the original Republican Association of the National Capital. The author describes how this organization played a crucial role in the party's formation and growth. He also provides biographical information on some of the association's key members, including Salmon P. Chase and Thaddeus Stevens.Overall, Birth of the Republican Party is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the formation of its political parties. The book provides a detailed and insightful look at the Republican Party's early years and its role in shaping the country's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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