| Author |
Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927 |
| LoC No. |
09033639
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| Title |
The Origin, Tendencies and Principles of Government
A review of the rise and fall of nations from early historic time to the present; with special considerations regarding the future of the United States as the representative government of the world and the form of administration which will secure this consummation. Also, papers on human equality, as represented by labor and its representative, money; and the meaning and significance of life from a scientific standpoint, with its prophecies for the great future.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Woodhull, Claflin & Co.,1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Origin, Tendencies and Principles of Government" by Victoria C. Woodhull is a political treatise written in the early 1870s. The text explores the relationship between government and the evolution of human rights, focusing specifically on the history of nations and the future of the United States as a representative democracy. A significant theme throughout the work is the advocacy for women's suffrage and equality, positioning Woodhull herself as a candidate for the presidency, asserting that women have been historically denied their rights. At the start of the publication, Woodhull introduces her exploration of government and society with an emphasis on historical context and the evolution of ideas. She reflects on the injustices of her time, particularly the subjugation of women, and argues for their political equality based on constitutional rights that should extend to all citizens regardless of sex. The introductory chapters set the stage for her candidacy in the 1872 presidential election and delve into broader discussions about human rights, socio-political developments, and the necessity for reform in contemporary governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
JF: Political science: Political institutions and public administration
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Social sciences
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67127 |
| Release Date |
Jan 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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