The Civil Service And The Patronage is a book written by Carl Russell Fish in 1905. The book explores the history of the United States Civil Service and the impact of patronage on it. Fish provides an in-depth analysis of the political system and how it has influenced the Civil Service throughout the years. He discusses the origins of the spoils system and how it evolved into the Civil Service as we know it today. Fish also examines the role of political parties and their influence on the appointment of government officials. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States Civil Service and the impact of politics on government appointments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.