The Republican Manual by Eugene Virgil Smalley is a comprehensive guide to the history, principles, early leaders, and achievements of the Republican Party in the United States. The book begins with an overview of the party's founding and early years, including its opposition to slavery and support for Abraham Lincoln's presidency. It then delves into the party's principles, including its commitment to limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility.The Republican Manual also provides biographical sketches of some of the party's early leaders, including Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. These profiles offer insight into the personalities and accomplishments of these influential figures, as well as their contributions to the party's growth and success.Throughout the book, Smalley highlights key achievements of the Republican Party, such as the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship to former slaves, and protected their right to vote. He also discusses the party's role in shaping American foreign policy, promoting economic growth, and protecting individual rights.Overall, The Republican Manual is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of the Republican Party. It offers a detailed and engaging account of the party's origins, development, and contributions to American politics and society.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.