Manifest Ambition James K. Polk and Civil-Military Relations During the Mexican War |
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| Author:
| Pinheiro, John C. |
| Series title: | In War and in Peace: U. S. Civil-Military Relations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-20306-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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Explores the power and perseverance of James K Polk, who overcame the political intrigues of both members of his own Democratic party and the Whigs in Washington, DC, as well as the challenges posed by many of his own commanding officers in the field, to lead the nation to victory during the Mexican War.
Explores the power and perseverance of James K Polk, who overcame the political intrigues of both members of his own Democratic party and the Whigs in Washington, DC, as well as the challenges posed by many of his own commanding officers in the field, to lead the nation to victory during the Mexican War.