On the record
His associates were the leading Federalists; his principles were the pillars of his party; and his ambitions centred in the success and strength of his country.
Source
gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “His associates were the leading Federalists; his principles were the pillars of his party; and his ambitions centred in…”
Editor's note · Context
This passage highlights the alignment of a Federalist leader's ambitions with the success of the nation, as seen by Alexander.
Share
More from De Alexander
An exceedingly readable volume, especially valuable in its analyses of conditions, causes, situations and results; and against his main conclusions no sane person can contend."--Boston Transcript.
In his text he explains the controversy so that the plain man may understand it, while in the notes he adduces the evidence that the specialist requires....
Shows the historical reasons for the present method, and its effect on the senate and senators, and on state and local government, with a detailed review of the arguments for and against direct election.
Human, dramatic, interesting, absorbing, there is philosophy of national and political life back of it--a philosophy which not only furnished interpretation of past events, but offers guidance for the future....
Other voices in this conversation
