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))
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Online Access:Sample text
Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
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