James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent
Paperback
Publication Date: 02/11/2010
President James K. Polk, often overlooked yet ever-consequential, comes to life in this "compelling, perceptive portrait" (The Wall Street Journal) biography of the 11th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson protege, and champion of "manifest destiny." In a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny--extending its territory across the continent by threatening England with war and manufacturing a controversial and unpopular two-year war with Mexico. "A crucial architect of modern America, James K. Polk deserves to be elevated out of the mists of history" (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion).
- ISBN:
- 9780743297448
- 9780743297448
- Category:
- Political leaders & leadership
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 02-11-2010
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions (mm):
- 233x160x37mm
- Weight:
- 0.63kg
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