Author: Robert M. Ireland
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Kentucky's counties though theoretically provinces of the state were in reality powerful semi-sovereign entities during the latter half of the 19th century. Their positive accomplishments were many. Government funds were wisely invested in internal improvements, road construction, law enforcement, tax collection, and relief of the poor. Keen competition for county offices, placed on an electoral basis by the Constitution of 1850, brought added vitality to Kentucky's uniquely intense political life, and the official day on which the county courts met continued to be the foremost social and economic day of the month. Despite these positive facets and the good intentions of the reformers of 1849-1850, however, Kentucky's counties retained a tradition of parochialism, corruption, and inefficiency. The establishment of elective offices eliminated few of the deficiencies of the county system. The railroads were the focus of rivalry and scandal. Prevailing lawlessness compounded the semi-anarchical condition of many of the counties. Rising crime rates rendered insecure the lives of many Kentuckians. Nineteenth-century Kentucky left no legacy of law and order. A grasp of this paradoxical situation is essential to an understanding of late 19th-century Kentucky history. In this probing study, Robert M. Ireland offers the first thorough examination of the impact of Kentucky's counties on the state's constitutional, political, social, and economic development during this period.
Little Kingdoms
Author: Robert M. Ireland
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Kentucky's counties though theoretically provinces of the state were in reality powerful semi-sovereign entities during the latter half of the 19th century. Their positive accomplishments were many. Government funds were wisely invested in internal improvements, road construction, law enforcement, tax collection, and relief of the poor. Keen competition for county offices, placed on an electoral basis by the Constitution of 1850, brought added vitality to Kentucky's uniquely intense political life, and the official day on which the county courts met continued to be the foremost social and economic day of the month. Despite these positive facets and the good intentions of the reformers of 1849-1850, however, Kentucky's counties retained a tradition of parochialism, corruption, and inefficiency. The establishment of elective offices eliminated few of the deficiencies of the county system. The railroads were the focus of rivalry and scandal. Prevailing lawlessness compounded the semi-anarchical condition of many of the counties. Rising crime rates rendered insecure the lives of many Kentuckians. Nineteenth-century Kentucky left no legacy of law and order. A grasp of this paradoxical situation is essential to an understanding of late 19th-century Kentucky history. In this probing study, Robert M. Ireland offers the first thorough examination of the impact of Kentucky's counties on the state's constitutional, political, social, and economic development during this period.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Kentucky's counties though theoretically provinces of the state were in reality powerful semi-sovereign entities during the latter half of the 19th century. Their positive accomplishments were many. Government funds were wisely invested in internal improvements, road construction, law enforcement, tax collection, and relief of the poor. Keen competition for county offices, placed on an electoral basis by the Constitution of 1850, brought added vitality to Kentucky's uniquely intense political life, and the official day on which the county courts met continued to be the foremost social and economic day of the month. Despite these positive facets and the good intentions of the reformers of 1849-1850, however, Kentucky's counties retained a tradition of parochialism, corruption, and inefficiency. The establishment of elective offices eliminated few of the deficiencies of the county system. The railroads were the focus of rivalry and scandal. Prevailing lawlessness compounded the semi-anarchical condition of many of the counties. Rising crime rates rendered insecure the lives of many Kentuckians. Nineteenth-century Kentucky left no legacy of law and order. A grasp of this paradoxical situation is essential to an understanding of late 19th-century Kentucky history. In this probing study, Robert M. Ireland offers the first thorough examination of the impact of Kentucky's counties on the state's constitutional, political, social, and economic development during this period.
Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country
Author: James Anthony Froude
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 826
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Languages : en
Pages : 826
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Country Towns, and the Place They Fill in Modern Civilization. By the Author of "Three Months' Rest at Pau" [i.e. Elizabeth C.T. Carne.]
Author: Elizabeth Catherine Thomas Carne
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Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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The Monthly magazine
Author: Monthly literary register
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Languages : en
Pages : 706
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Languages : en
Pages : 706
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Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country
Author:
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 822
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 822
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Flying Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 88
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Languages : en
Pages : 88
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Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
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Languages : en
Pages : 1402
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Languages : en
Pages : 1402
Book Description
Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches
Author: Justin McCarthy
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752440406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752440406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
London Calling
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Category : International broadcasting
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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Category : International broadcasting
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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Donal Grant
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528797477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528797477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.