About the book
A compelling blend of legal and political history, this book chronicles the largest tenant rebellion in U.S. history. From its beginning in the rural villages of eastern New York in 1839 until its collapse in 1865, the Anti-Rent movement impelled the state’s governors, legislators, judges, and journalists, as well as delegates to New York’s bellwether constitutional convention of 1846, to wrestle with two difficult problems of social policy. One was how to put down violent tenant resistance to the enforcement of landlord property and contract rights. The second was how to abolish the archaic form of land tenure at the root of the rent strike.
Charles McCurdy considers the public debate on these questions from a fresh perspective. Instead of treating law and politics as dependent variables — as mirrors of social interests or accelerators of social change — he highlights the manifold ways in which law and politics shaped both the pattern of Anti-Rent violence and the drive for land reform. In the process, he provides a major reinterpretation of the ideas and institutions that diminished the promise of American democracy in the supposed “golden age” of American law and politics.
Editions of The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807825907
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807857656
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807860878
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890867902
Read an Excerpt
A compelling blend of legal and political history, this book chronicles the largest tenant rebellion in U.S. history. From its beginning in the rural villages of eastern New York in 1839 until its collapse in 1865, the Anti-Rent movement impelled the state’s governors, legislators, judges, and journalists, as well as delegates to New York’s bellwether constitutional convention of 1846, to wrestle with two difficult problems of social policy. One was how to put down violent tenant resistance to the enforcement of landlord property and contract rights. The second was how to abolish the archaic form of land tenure at the root of the rent strike.
Charles McCurdy considers the public debate on these questions from a fresh perspective. Instead of treating law and politics as dependent variables — as mirrors of social interests or accelerators of social change — he highlights the manifold ways in which law and politics shaped both the pattern of Anti-Rent violence and the drive for land reform. In the process, he provides a major reinterpretation of the ideas and institutions that diminished the promise of American democracy in the supposed “golden age” of American law and politics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 about?
A compelling blend of legal and political history, this book chronicles the largest tenant rebellion in U.S. history. From its beginning in the rural villages of eastern New York in 1839 until its collapse in 1865, the Anti-Rent movement impelled the state’s governors, legislators, judges, and journalists, as well as delegates to New York’s bellwether constitutional convention of 1846, to wrestle with two difficult problems of social policy. One was how to put down violent tenant resistance to the enforcement of landlord property and contract rights. The second was how to abolish the archaic form of land tenure at the root of the rent strike.
Charles McCurdy considers the public debate on these questions from a fresh perspective. Instead of treating law and politics as dependent variables — as mirrors of social interests or accelerators of social change — he highlights the manifold ways in which law and politics shaped both the pattern of Anti-Rent violence and the drive for land reform. In the process, he provides a major reinterpretation of the ideas and institutions that diminished the promise of American democracy in the supposed “golden age” of American law and politics.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865?
Law > Jurisprudence and general issues
Where can I read a sample of The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807825907
How long is The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 and how many pages does it have?
The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 has 424 page(s)
Is The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Studies in Legal History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865?
Charles W. McCurdy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807825907) and paperback(ISBN 9780807857656) and ebook(ISBN 9780807860878) and pdf(ISBN 9798890867902)
Where can I buy The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865 from below
Where can I buy The Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865?