Washington And His Colleagues

""Washington And His Colleagues: A Chronicle Of The Rise And Fall Of Federalism"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Jones Ford and first published in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the political history of the United States during the time of George Washington and his colleagues. It focuses on the rise and fall of Federalism, a political ideology that advocated for a strong central government and a national bank.The book begins with a brief introduction to the political climate of the United States during the late 18th century and the events that led to the drafting of the Constitution. It then delves into the presidency of George Washington, his role in shaping the Federalist Party, and the challenges he faced in maintaining a stable government.The book also covers the political careers of other prominent Federalists, such as Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and John Marshall, and their contributions to the development of the United States as a nation. It examines the Federalist Party's policies on issues such as foreign relations, taxation, and the economy, as well as their opposition to the Democratic-Republican Party.In addition, the book explores the decline of Federalism in the early 19th century and the rise of the Democratic-Republican Party under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson. It concludes with an analysis of the legacy of Federalism and its impact on American politics.Overall, ""Washington And His Colleagues"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of the political history of the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and government.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.