James K. Polk - A Biographical Companion (Hardcover)

This A–Z encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of America's 11th president and connects Polk's public and personal life to his historical significance. In 1844, James K. Polk was not a promising presidential nominee—he was not popular, charismatic, or even well known. But by the time he left office in 1849, he had acquired the enormous Oregon Territory by negotiation and had taken by force more than half of Mexico's territory, an area of about 500,000 square miles. Yet Polk's territorial successes inspired the rancorous debate over whether slavery should be allowed in the new territories—a debate that ended in civil war. Modern critics charge that Polk's actions toward Mexico were amoral if not immoral. In this comprehensive examination of Polk's life and career, our 11th president emerges as a complex man and a skillful politician who pursued power relentlessly.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Biographical Companions
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	November 2001
Authors:	Mark E. Byrnes
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-1-57607-056-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > General
LSN:	1-57607-056-5
Barcode:	9781576070567

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