The Second American Party System: Party Formation in the Jacksonian Era

by Richard P. McCormick

“A major contribution to the history of American politics.” ―Noble E. Cunningham, American Historical Review Each of the three party systems that has emerged in the history of the United States―in the 1790s, the 1830s, and the 1850s―has differed fundamentally from the others. The second American party system was unique in its origins, national comprehensiveness and balance, and in the fatal flaws that brought about is early disruption.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1973

Reviews

[Miriam Cihodariu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very well-structured history of party systems in the US and how each of their eras established theirs. A bit dated, but very useful for understanding the current limitations of the two party system.

[AskHistorians]

Classic (1966) work on the Second American Party system.