History and law of the Hayes-Tilden Contest Before the Electoral Commission, the Florida Case, 1876-77

The 1876 U.S. presidential election was one of the most hotly contested in American history. In this detailed study, Ewing examines the legal and political battles that ensued when the results of the election were disputed. Drawing on primary sources and legal documents, he offers a fascinating window into a crucial moment in American democracy.

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