The Illinois Whigs Before 1846 is a historical book written by Charles Manfred Thompson and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the Whig Party in Illinois before the year 1846. It covers the party's formation, development, and eventual decline in the state. The author examines the political climate of Illinois during the early to mid-1800s and how the Whig Party emerged as a viable alternative to the Democratic Party. He also...