H. J. Ford, "Rise and Growth of American Politics" (1898). One of the earliest and one of the best accounts of the development of American politics.
Alexander Johnston and J. A. Woodburn, "American Political History," 2 vols. (1905). A brilliant recital of American party history. The most satisfactory book on the subject.
W. M. Sloane, "Party Government in the United States" (1914). A concise and convenient recital. Brings our party history to date.
J. B. McMaster, "With the Fathers" (1896). A volume of delightful historical essays, including one on "The Political Depravity of the Fathers."
On Nominations:
F. W. Dallinger, "Nominations for Elective Office in the United States" (1897). The most thorough work on the subject, describing the development of our nominating systems.
C. E. Merriam, "Primary Elections" (1908). A concise description of the primary and its history.
R. S. Childs, "Short Ballot Principles" (1911). A splendid account by the father of the short ballot movement.
C. E. Meyer, "Nominating Systems" (1902). Good on the caucus.
On the Presidency: