James Buchanan / Jean H. Baker.
| Author/creator | Baker, Jean H. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Times Books, 2004. |
| Description | xviii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | The 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003056938 |
| ISBN | 0805069461 |
| ISBN | 9780805069464 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B B8516B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |