{"title":"Jesse Tarbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Jesse Tarbert, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful exploration of historical and governmental themes. If you're a history enthusiast or simply someone looking to understand the intricacies of governance throughout different periods, you'll find his books both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesse Tarbert's writing sheds light on pivotal moments in history, with a particular focus on the relationship between government and society. His book, \u003cem\u003eWhen Good Government Meant Big Government\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a comprehensive look at eras where expansive governmental measures were seen as essential to societal progress. It's an invitation to explore the nuances of political strategy and influence through a meticulously researched narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTarbert's works are categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, making them a perfect fit for readers interested in political history and the evolution of governmental roles. His engaging prose and well-documented arguments provide a captivating read for anyone keen to delve into the complexities of historical governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jesse Tarbert's collection today and enrich your understanding of our past's political landscape, intricately captured through his compelling perspectives. Whether you're a student of history or a casual reader, Tarbert's books offer a profound look into the times when big government was synonymous with good governance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-good-government-meant-big-government-by-jesse-tarbert-9780231189736","title":"When Good Government Meant Big Government","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe years after World War I have often been seen as an era when Republican presidents and business leaders brought the growth of government in the United States to a sudden and emphatic halt. In \u003cem\u003eWhen Good Government Meant Big Government\u003c\/em\u003e, the historian Jesse Tarbert inverts the traditional story by revealing a forgotten effort by business-allied reformers to expand federal power—and how that effort was foiled by Southern Democrats and their political allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTarbert traces how a loose-knit coalition of corporate lawyers, bankers, executives, genteel reformers, and philanthropists emerged as the leading proponents of central control and national authority in government during the 1910s and 1920s. Motivated by principles of \"good government\" and using large national corporations as a model, these elite reformers sought to transform the federal government's ineffectual executive branch into a modern organisation with the capacity to solve national problems. They achieved some success during the presidency of Warren G. Harding, but the elite reformers' support for federal antilynching legislation confirmed the worries of white Southerners who feared that federal power would pose a threat to white supremacy. Working with others who shared their preference for local control of public administration, Southern Democrats led a backlash that blocked enactment of the elite reformers' broader vision for a responsive and responsible national government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a novel perspective on politics and policy in the years before the New Deal, this book sheds new light on the roots of the modern American state and uncovers a crucial episode in the long history of racist and antigovernment forces in American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000842895596,"sku":"9780231189736","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7954063482270.jpg?v=1763309532"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jesse-tarbert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}