James Buchanan / Jean H. Baker.

Author/creator Baker, Jean H.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Times Books, 2004.
Descriptionxviii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesThe American presidents
American presidents series (Times Books (Firm)) ^A512363
Contents Ascension - from Stony Batter to the Cabinet, 1791-1848 -- Wheatland to the White House, 1849-1856 -- The Buchanan Presidency - Theory and Practice -- Appeasing the South: The Final Months of the Buchanan Presidency.
Abstract A look at the presidency of James Buchanan, whose administration paved the way for the onslaught of the Civil War, details his failures as a president, including his lack of compromise and his weak leadership in a time of national crisis.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index.
LCCN 2003056938
ISBN0805069461
ISBN9780805069464

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