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One of the genuine classics of American political science
literature, Constitutional Government in the United States is also
a subtle and influential criticism of the American founding fathers
produced during the Progressive Era. Wilson's interpretation of the
Constitution shaped the thought of scholars and students of
American politics. His definition of constitutional government and
the place of the United States in the development of constitutional
theory continues to shape discourse today. Wilson discusses the
three branches of government in the United States, the relation
between the states and the federal government and party government
in a manner quite distinct from the founding fathers.
Constitutional Government has its origins in a series of lectures
Wilson delivered at Columbia University in 1907. It is carefully
organized around three separate but mutually supporting arguments.
First, is the idea that constitutional government evolves
historically from primitive beginnings of the state toward a
universal and ideal form. Second, this idea of historical evolution
contains within it an analysis of how and where the Constitution
fits into the evolutionary process as a whole. Third, the
historical thesis itself provides a prescription for bringing
American government, and with it the Constitution, into accord with
his first principle of the ideal form of modern government.In his
new introduction, Sidney A. Pearson explores how, with
Constitutional Government in the United States, Wilson helped
create a new genre of political writing using the point of view of
a "literary politician." He discusses Wilson's intention to replace
the constitutional argument of the founders with one of his own
based on the application of Darwinian metaphor in a political
science framework. And he examines the differences between the
views launched by Wilson and those set forth by James Madison in
The Federalist. This is an essential work for all interested in the
evolution of American political thought.
The government of the United States is a living system. As such, it
is subject to subtle change and modification over time, but still
maintains a constancy via its central nervous system-a
congressional form of rule. Woodrow Wilson saw congressional
government as "Committee" government. It is administered by
semi-independent executive agents who obey the dictates of a
legislature, though the agents themselves are not of ultimate
authority or accountability. Written by Wilson when he was a
twenty-eight-year-old graduate student, this is an astounding
examination of the American legislative branches, especially in
light of the fact that Wilson had not yet even visited Congress at
the time of its composition.Wilson divides Congressional Government
into six parts. In part one, his introductory statement, Wilson
analyzes the need for a federal Constitution and asks whether or
not it is still a document that should be unquestioningly
venerated. In part two, Wilson describes the make-up and functions
of the House of Representatives in painstaking detail. Part three
is concerned with taxation and financial administration by the
government and its resulting economic repercussions. Part four is
an explanation of the Senate's role in the legislative process. The
electoral system and responsibilities of the president are the
central concerns of part five. And Wilson concludes, in part six,
with a both philosophical and practical summarization of the
congressional form of the United States government, in which he
also compares it to European modes of state governance.In a new
introduction specially prepared for this edition, William F.
Connelly, Jr. compares Wilson, as a professional politician, to
former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. He notes that Wilson's
ideas, which have had a lasting influence, helped form Gingrich's
outlook on the role of the Constitution and the executive branch in
the legislative process. He also investigates Wilson's criticism of
Madison's separation of powers. Congressional Government is a
document of continuing relevance, and will be essential for those
interested in politics and American history.
One of the genuine classics of American political science
literature, "Constitutional Government in the United States" is
also a subtle and influential criticism of the American founding
fathers produced during the Progressive Era. Wilson's
interpretation of the Constitution shaped the thought of scholars
and students of American politics. His definition of constitutional
government and the place of the United States in the development of
constitutional theory continues to shape discourse today. Wilson
discusses the three branches of government in the United States,
the relation between the states and the federal government and
party government in a manner quite distinct from the founding
fathers.
"Constitutional Government" has its origins in a series of
lectures Wilson delivered at Columbia University in 1907. It is
carefully organized around three separate but mutually supporting
arguments. First, is the idea that constitutional government
evolves historically from primitive beginnings of the state toward
a universal and ideal form. Second, this idea of historical
evolution contains within it an analysis of how and where the
Constitution fits into the evolutionary process as a whole. Third,
the historical thesis itself provides a prescription for bringing
American government, and with it the Constitution, into accord with
his first principle of the ideal form of modern government.
In his new introduction, Sidney A. Pearson explores how, with
"Constitutional Government in the United States," Wilson helped
create a new genre of political writing using the point of view of
a "literary politician." He discusses Wilson's intention to replace
the constitutional argument of the founders with one of his own
based on the application of Darwinian metaphor in a political
science framework. And he examines the differences between the
views launched by Wilson and those set forth by James Madison in
"The Federalist." This is an essential work for all interested in
the evolution of American political thought.
The government of the United States is a living system. As such,
it is subject to subtle change and modification over time, but
still maintains a constancy via its central nervous system-a
congressional form of rule. Woodrow Wilson saw congressional
government as "Committee" government. It is administered by
semi-independent executive agents who obey the dictates of a
legislature, though the agents themselves are not of ultimate
authority or accountability. Written by Wilson when he was a
twenty-eight-year-old graduate student, this is an astounding
examination of the American legislative branches, especially in
light of the fact that Wilson had not yet even visited Congress at
the time of its composition.
Wilson divides "Congressional Government" into six parts. In
part one, his introductory statement, Wilson analyzes the need for
a federal Constitution and asks whether or not it is still a
document that should be unquestioningly venerated. In part two,
Wilson describes the make-up and functions of the House of
Representatives in painstaking detail. Part three is concerned with
taxation and financial administration by the government and its
resulting economic repercussions. Part four is an explanation of
the Senate's role in the legislative process. The electoral system
and responsibilities of the president are the central concerns of
part five. And Wilson concludes, in part six, with a both
philosophical and practical summarization of the congressional form
of the United States government, in which he also compares it to
European modes of state governance.
In a new introduction specially prepared for this edition,
William F. Connelly, Jr. compares Wilson, as a professional
politician, to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. He notes
that Wilson's ideas, which have had a lasting influence, helped
form Gingrich's outlook on the role of the Constitution and the
executive branch in the legislative process. He also investigates
Wilson's criticism of Madison's separation of powers.
"Congressional Government" is a document of continuing relevance,
and will be essential for those interested in politics and American
history.
Events from the beginning of the presidential campaign of 1916 to
the entry of the United States into the First World War are covered
in this fifth volume of Professor Link's authoritative biography of
Woodrow Wilson. Originally published in 1965. The Princeton Legacy
Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make
available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished
backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the
original texts of these important books while presenting them in
durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton
Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly
heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton
University Press since its founding in 1905.
The fourth volume of Mr. Link's biography of Woodrow Wilson and the
history of his times covers the period from autumn 1915 to spring
1916. Since this was a time of extreme domestic political
controversy and recurring crises with Mexico and Germany, the
volume has no single theme. Mr. Link describes fully the
negotiation of the House-Grey memorandum and European reaction to
it; the armed ship controversy; the Sussex crisis; and the events
that nearly led to war with Mexico in 1916. Materials found in
German, British, and French archives and manuscript collections are
used, as well as from American sources. Originally published in
1964. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand
technology to again make available previously out-of-print books
from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.
These editions preserve the original texts of these important books
while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.
The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase
access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of
books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in
1905.
Beginning with Wilson's tour of Belgium, this volume then moves
to the last days of the peace conference. A great wave of relief
sweeps over council chambers in Paris when a new German government
sends word that it will accept the peace treaty unconditionally:
restoration of peace occurs with the signing of the treaty in the
Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles on June 28. That same
night Wilson boards his train for Brest to return to the United
States on the George Washington. The voyage provides a period of
leisure for Wilson, but there are signs that his strength has been
strained beyond endurance. On board ship he tries and fails to
compose one of the most important speeches of his life--an address
to the Senate to accompany his presentation of the treaty to that
body. On his return he manages to complete it only hours before
delivering it on July 10. And he responds equivocally to the
challenge--the greatest in his career as a legislative leader--to
create a solid pro-League coalition and outmaneuver his opponent,
Henry Cabot Lodge, who seems bent on blocking American membership
in the League of Nations. Then, on July 19, Wilson suffers what is
most likely a small stroke. It disorients and disables him, and, as
this volume ends, he is still without any strategy to assure
ratification of the treaty. Publication of Volume 61 ends the Peace
Conference Volumes, which began with Volume 53.
Events from the beginning of the presidential campaign of 1916 to
the entry of the United States into the First World War are covered
in this fifth volume of Professor Link's authoritative biography of
Woodrow Wilson. Originally published in 1965. The Princeton Legacy
Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make
available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished
backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the
original texts of these important books while presenting them in
durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton
Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly
heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton
University Press since its founding in 1905.
The fourth volume of Mr. Link's biography of Woodrow Wilson and the
history of his times covers the period from autumn 1915 to spring
1916. Since this was a time of extreme domestic political
controversy and recurring crises with Mexico and Germany, the
volume has no single theme. Mr. Link describes fully the
negotiation of the House-Grey memorandum and European reaction to
it; the armed ship controversy; the Sussex crisis; and the events
that nearly led to war with Mexico in 1916. Materials found in
German, British, and French archives and manuscript collections are
used, as well as from American sources. Originally published in
1964. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand
technology to again make available previously out-of-print books
from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.
These editions preserve the original texts of these important books
while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.
The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase
access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of
books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in
1905.
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