Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425493004)

The book titled ""Life Of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President Of The United States V1"" is a biographical account of the life of James Buchanan, who served as the 15th President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. The book is written by George Ticknor Curtis, an American lawyer and author, and was first published in 1883.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Buchanan's life, from his early years in Pennsylvania to his political career in Washington D.C. It covers his education, his service as a lawyer and congressman, and his time as Secretary of State under President James K. Polk. The book also delves into Buchanan's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends.The author provides insights into Buchanan's presidency, including his handling of the growing tensions between the North and South that eventually led to the Civil War. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Buchanan's presidency, including his handling of the Dred Scott case and his support for the pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution in Kansas.Overall, ""Life Of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President Of The United States V1"" is a detailed and informative account of one of America's lesser-known presidents. It sheds light on the political and social climate of the mid-19th century and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Buchanan during his time in office.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Ticknor Curtis
ISBN-10: 1425493009
ISBN-13: 9781425493004
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 644
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.42d