Publisher's Synopsis
""The Committee On Rules, And The Overthrow Of Speaker Cannon"" is a historical book written by Charles Raymond Atkinson in 1911. The book focuses on the political events that led to the downfall of Joseph Gurney Cannon, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Atkinson examines the role played by the Committee on Rules, a powerful committee in the House, in overthrowing Cannon. He also delves into the political climate of the time and the various factions that were involved in the struggle for power. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the overthrow of Cannon and the subsequent changes in the House of Representatives. Atkinson's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the workings of the House of Representatives.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.
