""A History of American Political Theories"" is a book written by Charles Edward Merriam and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of political thought in America from the colonial era to the early 20th century. It examines the ideas and theories of prominent American political thinkers, such as Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Abraham Lincoln, as well as lesser-known figures. Merriam explores the various political ideologies that have influenced American politics, including republicanism, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and progressivism. He also analyzes the impact of social and economic factors on political thought and the evolution of American democracy. The book is divided into four parts: the colonial period, the revolutionary period, the national period, and the modern period. Each part covers a specific era and discusses the political theories that emerged during that time. Overall, ""A History of American Political Theories"" is a seminal work in the field of American political thought and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the development of political ideologies in the United States.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.