American Republicanism

This book examines what 'republicanism' meant to the Americans who drafted and ratified the United States Constitution, guaranteeing a 'republican form of government' to every state in the Union. M.N.S.Sellers compares the writings and speeches of the founders with the authors they read and imitated to identify the central tenets of American republicanism, and to demonstrate that American republican though directly reflected classical models, rather than a mediating tradition of English or continental political theory.

Traces how the Republican Party in the South after Reconstruction transformed from a biracial organization to a mostly all-white one.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Exploring the backgrounds of the American and French revolutions, Higonnet finds that dominant American ideology welded together strands of individualist and communitarian thought under an umbrella of virtue, while most Frenchmen, by contrast, were still suspicious of economic individualism. Whereas in America both the rights of the individual and the interests of the community were protected in a pluralistic Federal system, in France these two forces remained at loggerheads. This resulted in politics of consensus in America and generated political conflict in France. ISBN 0-674-80982-3: $27.50.

An assessment of the ancient Greek city and its subsequent influence. A masterwork of political theory and comparative politics for the classroom. "In a series of sketches touching on everything from the lust for honor to the suspicion of commerce and philosophy, from the role of homoerotic bonds in maintaining military formations to the distrust of technological innovation, Rahe brilliantly reminds us how utterly committed the Greeks were to a politics in which the distribution of honors, education and culture in all their forms, and economic activity were all designed to preserve civic solidarity.--Jack N. Rakove, American Historical Review "[An] extraordinary book. . . . It is a great achievement and will stay as a landmark.--Patrick Leigh Fermor, The Spectator (London) "A work of magisterial erudition.--Journal of American History

Pangle reexamines the moral philosophy of the Founding Fathers and finds that at the heart of the Framers' republicanism was a dramatically new vision of civic virtue, religious faith, and intellectual life, rooted in an unprecendented commitment to private and economic liberties, and that this commitment represented a departure from both the classical and biblical traditions. He challenges those who explain 18th century political thought exclusively in terms of historical circumstances, Calvinistic faith, or economic and social ideology. He develops a new interpretation of John Locke's moral and political philosophy, arguing that Locke's greatest political and rhetorical achievement was in transforming the God of the Bible into the God of reason and nature; and shows Locke's influence on the Framers' thought. ISBN 0-226-64540-1: $22.50.

In The End of the Republican Era, Theodore J. Lowi predicts not only a collapse of the Republican coalition but also the potential collapse of the United States’ republican experiment at large. Professing that the ideologies of dominant political coalitions contain the seeds of their own destruction, Lowi suggests that the efforts of a new conservative Right to enforce a national, religion-based morality has brought about the demise of the Republican era. A new, in-depth afterword by Lowi brings the text up to date with a discussion of political events since the book’s original publication. Noting the appearance of the new Conservative coalition, whose ideology runs counter to that of the traditional Republican party, Lowi affirms that the Republican era did in fact come to an end during the 1990s, having morphed into a Conservative party.

Discover the importance of Republicanism in modern governance through an in-depth exploration of its evolution and contemporary relevance. This volume offers insights into the impact of civic virtue, freedom, and collective governance on today's political landscape. Chapter Highlights: 1. Republicanism: Core principles and historical roots. 2. Political Philosophy: Intersection with various political ideologies. 3. Republic: Distinct features of republican governance. 4. Republican: The role and responsibilities of the republican citizen. 5. Aristocracy: Tension between republicanism and aristocratic influences. 6. Jeffersonian Democracy: Jefferson's vision of agrarian republicanism. 7. Mixed Government: Safeguarding against tyranny. 8. Classical Republicanism: Renaissance revival and modern impact. 9. Republicanism in the U.S.: Evolution from the Founding Fathers to today. 10. Modern Republicanism: Adapting principles to contemporary challenges. 11. City-state: Role in promoting republican governance. 12. American Enlightenment: Intellectual currents shaping republican thought. 13. History of Political Science: Intersection with republican ideals. 14. Civic Virtue: Sustaining republican institutions. 15. Classical Radicalism: Egalitarian interpretations of republicanism. 16. Works by J.G.A. Pocock: Contributions to republican studies. 17. The Machiavellian Moment: Machiavelli's influence on republican thought. 18. Political Ideologies in the U.S.: Republicanism in U.S. political history. 19. Italian Renaissance: Revival of classical republicanism in Europe. 20. The Radicalism of the American Revolution: Republican ideals shaping the revolution. 21. Revolutionary Republic: Emergence and global impact. This comprehensive guide is essential for students, professionals, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Republicanism, offering valuable insights that far exceed the cost.

A Fox News analyst argues for a redefinition of conservatism that will modernize outdated Republican ideas and enable a younger generation to embrace the party, defining her views about Individualism while contending that universal, conservative beliefs can be adapted to revitalize Republican political strength.