William Goebel
Download or Read eBook William Goebel PDF written by James C. Klotter and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : James C. Klotter |
| Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : |
| ISBN-10 | : 0813133580 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780813133584 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis William Goebel by : James C. Klotter
Book excerpt: The turbulent career of William Goebel (1856--1900), which culminated in assassination, marked an end-of-the-century struggle for political control of Kentucky. Although populism had become a strong force in the nation, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and ex-Confederates still dominated the state and its Democratic party. Touting reforms and attaching the railroad monopoly, Goebel challenged this old order.A Yankee in a state that fancied itself southern, Goebel had to depend on a strong organization to win votes. As ""The Kenton King"" he created a new style of politics. To some he was.
