A Cutting Weapon of Laughter. American Political Cartoon of the 19th Century (1800-1877) (16+)

The monograph considers the evolution of the American political caricature of the 19th century as the most important factor in propaganda and agitation, a powerful weapon in the party-political struggle. Against the background of the country"s political history, the monograph for the first time analyzes the state and development of the art of satirical graphics, consistently from the Jefferson Democracy to the 1876 presidential elections.

The main attention is paid to the party-political struggle in tense presidential election campaigns. The work focuses on the work of such outstanding caricaturists of the United States as William Charles, Eduard Glue, Henry Robinson, John Mag, Frank Bellew, Luis Maurer, Thomas Nast. The monograph is intended for students, for humanitaries of a wide profile, for everyone who studies the history of the United States and is interested in American history and culture