For fear of an elective king George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789

For fear of an elective king : George Washington and the presidential title controversy of 1789 / Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon.

Author/creator	Bartoloni-Tuazon, Kathleen
Format	Electronic and Book
Publication Info	Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2014.
Description	x, 252 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)	Washington, George, 1732-1799. Presidents--United States --History --18th century. Forms of address--United States --History --18th century. Executive power--United States --History --18th century. Political culture--United States --History --18th century. United States--Politics and government --1789-1797.

Contents	Introduction : the title controversy and the early presidency -- "An improper distinction of rank" : the persistence of titles -- The third body of Washington : sovereignties in confusion -- Protecting the presidency : a republican dilemma -- Debating a "doubtful power" : the legislative battle engaged -- "Strange contradictions" : the people confront status distinction -- A "dangerous vice" : leaders under scrutiny -- Conclusion : the path to American democratic leadership.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-243) and index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2014007803
ISBN	9780801452987 (cloth : alk. paper)

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