James Buchanan The American Presidents Series: the 15th President, 1857-1861 |
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Author:
| Baker, Jean H. |
Editor:
| Schlesinger, Arthur M. |
Series title: | The American Presidents Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8050-6946-4 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2004 |
Publisher: | Henry Holt & Company
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Imprint: | Times Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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A provocative reconsideration of a presidency on the brink of Civil War. Almost no president was as well trained and well prepared for the office as James Buchanan. He had served in the Pennsylvania state legislature, the U.S. House, and the U.S. Senate; he was Secretary of State and was even offered a seat on the Supreme Court. And yet, by every measure except his own, James Buchanan was a miserable failure as president, leaving office in disgrace.
A provocative reconsideration of a presidency on the brink of Civil War. Almost no president was as well trained and well prepared for the office as James Buchanan. He had served in the Pennsylvania state legislature, the U.S. House, and the U.S. Senate; he was Secretary of State and was even offered a seat on the Supreme Court. And yet, by every measure except his own, James Buchanan was a miserable failure as president, leaving office in disgrace.