James K. Polk The American Presidents Series: the 11th President, 1845-1849

Name: James K. Polk The American Presidents Series: the 11th President, 1845-1849
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ISBN: 9780805069426

ISBN-10: 0805069429

ISBN-13: 9780805069426

Edition: 2003 (Revised)

Authors: John Seigenthaler, Arthur M. Schlesinger

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The story of a pivotal president who watched over our westward expansion and solidified the dream of Jacksonian democracy James K. Polk was a shrewd and decisive commander in chief, the youngest president elected to guide the still-young nation, who served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845. Considered a natural successor to Andrew Jackson, “Young Hickory” miraculously revived his floundering political career by riding a wave of public sentiment in favor of annexing the Republic of Texas to the Union. Shortly after his inauguration, he settled the disputed Oregon boundary and by 1846 had declared war on Mexico in hopes of annexing California.…

Book details

List price: $28.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 1/4/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. is renowned as a historian, a public intellectual, & a political activist. He served as a special assistant to President John F. Kennedy; won two Pulitzer Prizes, in 1946 for "The Age of Jackson" & in 1966 for "A Thousand Days," & in 1998 was the recipient of the National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.