La Follette's Autobiography: A Personal Narrative of Political Experiences
by La Follette, Robert M. 1855-1925. (Robert Marion), Nevins, Allan,; 1890-1971, ; writer of foreword
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Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1960. Paperback. Near fine with superfical discoloration to rear wrap. See photos.. 349 pages: illustrations ; 22 cm. Includes index. Contents: Political beginnings -- In the House of Representatives -- The Reed Congress and the new national issues -- The crucial period of my public life -- Six years' struggle with Wisconsin bosses -- My first term as Governor and the problems I had to meet -- How we passed the railroad taxation laws -- Progressive government produces business prosperity: what was accomplished in Wisconsin -- Alone in the Senate: experiences with Roosevelt: railroad rate legislation -- Reinforcements: a national progressive movement -- Why I became a candidate for the presidency, Taft'a availability, a complete history of Roosevelt's course after his return from Africa -- Formation of the organized progressive movement, pressure for a real progressive candidate -- The true history of the campaign of 1912 for the Republican nomination to the presidency -- Why I continued as a candidate, Roosevelt never a progressive, his record -- Appendix: Speech of Robert M. La Follette delivered at the annual banquet of the periodical publishers' association.
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Politics and government. Presidents -- Election. Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1912 Named Person: La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925. La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925. Autobiographies. Autobiographies. Autobiographies. Time: 1848-1950 Geographic: United States -- Politics and government. Wisconsin -- Politics and government -- 1848-1950. Ãtats-Unis -- Politique et gouvernement. Wisconsin -- Politique et gouvernement -- 1848-1950. United States. Wisconsin. United States -- Politics and government Wisconsin -- Politics and government -- 1848-1950.
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- Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
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- Title
- La Follette's Autobiography: A Personal Narrative of Political Experiences
- Author
- La Follette, Robert M. 1855-1925. (Robert Marion), Nevins, Allan,; 1890-1971, ; writer of foreword
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- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine with superfical discoloration to rear wrap. See photos.
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- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Place of Publication
- Madison
- Date Published
- 1960
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