Republicanism vs. Grantism: The Presidency a Trust, Not a Plaything and Perquisite (1872)

""Republicanism Vs. Grantism: The Presidency A Trust, Not A Plaything And Perquisite"" is a political treatise written by Charles Sumner in 1872. The book is a critical analysis of the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, who Sumner believed had abused his power and treated the presidency as a personal possession rather than a public trust. Sumner, a prominent Republican senator from Massachusetts, argues that the presidency must be held to a high standard of integrity and accountability, and that Grant's actions had undermined the very principles of republican government. The book is a passionate defense of the ideals of democracy and the rule of law, and a call to action for citizens to hold their leaders accountable for their actions. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political climate of the late 19th century and the challenges faced by the young American republic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.