James K. Polk By John Seigenthaler 1st Edition

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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780805069426
Book Title
James K. Polk : the American Presidents Series: the 11th President, 1845-1849
Book Series
The American Presidents Ser.
Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
John Seigenthaler
Features
Revised
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
208 Pages
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Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
0805069429
ISBN-13
9780805069426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2358468

Product Key Features

Book Title
James K. Polk : the American Presidents Series: the 11th President, 1845-1849
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State
Features
Revised
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
John Seigenthaler
Book Series
The American Presidents Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-056368
Reviews
"Against many historians, Seigenthaler applauds Polk for achievements that he insists are "nothing short of remarkable, changing forever the geography and economy of the country." -- Kirkus Reviews, Against many historians, Seigenthaler applauds Polk for achievements that he insists are "nothing short of remarkable, changing forever the geography and economy of the country.
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
James K. Polk was a shrewd and decisive commander in chief, who served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845., 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. The considerably smaller American army never lost a battle. At home, however, Polk suffered a political firestorm of antiwar attacks from many fronts. Despite his tremendous accomplishments, he left office an extremely unpopular man, on whom stress had taken such a physical toll that he died within three months of departing Washington. Fellow Tennessean John Seigenthaler traces the life of this president who, as Truman noted, "said what he intended to do and did it."
LC Classification Number
E417.S38 2004

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  • by nucbird
    May 05, 2020

    Solid intorduction to President Polk

    Easy read about one of our most influential Presidents. Book covers the highlights of his life and gives information on the state of politics in his time. Not much different than today sadly! I will most likely read more on President Polk. and his time to flesh out his story.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by sha-70385
    Feb 04, 2025

    Haven’t read James K Polk yet.

    Quality is good for a used book. I am trying to collect the entire American Presidents series and read them all this year.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by drarcher4
    Feb 27, 2018

    No dust cover

    Was expecting dust cover to match my other books in the series. If you have it please send.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: oneplanetbooks

  • by rochert
    Nov 19, 2019

    James K. Polk

    Just received the book and plan to read it later.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

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