George and Ohio's Civic Revival The American Democratic Philosopher Inspired a Successful Fight Against Political Bossism, Ending Many Exactions of the System of Privilege

In the first quarter of the 20th century, a peaceful democratic revolution swept the cities of the United States, achieving the people's participation in local government. It ended machine control in many areas. And it succeeded in most places in winning the revision of municipal charters to provide for home rule--self government--& the initiative, referendum & recall. One of the chief catalysts for change was the Civic Revival in Ohio, inspired by the democratic social philosophy of Henry George, the Philadelphia born San Francisco & New York journalist & author. It was led by Tom L. Johnson in Cleveland & Samuel M. Jones in Toledo. The history of that revival has been recorded by the distinguished social historian & professor emeritus of history at Ohio State University, Robert H. Bremner, in this new book published by the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation. This book is the third in a continuum entitled, "The George Studies Program." The previous publications, "George & the Scholars," & "George & Democracy in the British Isles" were also published by Schalkenbach & are currently in print. The catalogue of publications is available upon request.Bremner, Robert H. is the author of 'George and Ohio's Civic Revival The American Democratic Philosopher Inspired a Successful Fight Against Political Bossism, Ending Many Exactions of the System of Privilege' with ISBN 9780911312898 and ISBN 0911312897.