James Buchanan

James Buchanan

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.

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Main Author: Baker, Jean H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Times Books, 2004.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))
Subjects:
Buchanan, James, > 1791-1868.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1857-1861.
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Summary: 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.
Physical Description: xviii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-161) and index.
ISBN: 0805069461
9780805069464

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