A country of vast designs : James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent
by Merry, Robert W., 1946- (Author)
Summary
In a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny-extending its territory across the continent by threatening England with war and manufacturing a controversial and unpopular two-year war with Mexico. Full description
Summary: |
In a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny-extending its territory across the continent by threatening England with war and manufacturing a controversial and unpopular two-year war with Mexico. |
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Item Description: |
Originally published: New York : Simon & Schuster, ©2009. |
Physical Description: |
x, 576 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 543-550) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780743297448 074329744X |
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