This biography introduces readers to James Buchanan including his early political career and key events from Buchanan's administration including the Dred Scott case and the secession of seven Southern states prior to the American Civil War.

An edited volume examining the presidency of James Buchanan and his role engaging the complexities of the debate surrounding the president immediately before Lincoln.

... James Buchanan Center [ n.d. , but September 1998 ] , BHA ; James Buchanan to David Potter , August 13 , 1998 , BHA ... ( in author's possession ) . Rowley was working on a full - length biography when he died that summer . I expect ...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... 1855.

... in author's possession . 44. James W. Buchanan , A Guide to Hiking and Cross - Country Skiing in the Pioneer Region , vol . 5 , Minnesota Walk Book ( Minneapolis : Nodin Press , 1979 ) , 47 ; Laws , 1965 , p . 1277 . 45. DNR , Project ...

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the presidency. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Alongside each of these authors, we also glimpse the everyday Americans who read them. “If you’re a history buff, a presidential trivia aficionado, or just a lover of American literary history, this book will transfix you, inform you, ...