Franklin Pierce / Michael F. Holt.
| Author/creator | Holt, Michael F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Times Books/Henry Holt and Co., 2010. |
| Description | xviii, 154 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Subjects |
| Series | The American presidents series ; 14 American presidents series (Times Books (Firm)) ; 14. ^A512363 |
| Contents | A precocious start -- War, sectional crisis, and election -- No "timid forebodings of evil from expansion" -- Patronage, policy, and political realignment -- Defeat -- Retirement. |
| Abstract | Creates a solid portrait of both man and President. Pierce, a New Englander known for his charm and good looks, traditionally ranks as one of our nation's worst leaders. Holt does not dispel or challenge any previous assessments but rather tries to explain the pre-Civil War President's actions. Holt's thesis is that Pierce's obsession with the Democratic Party and priority of party over country in the tumultuous 1850s in fact damaged his party and pushed the country more quickly toward war. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-144) and index. |
| Genre/form | Biographie. |
| LCCN | 2009036425 |
| ISBN | 9780805087192 |
| ISBN | 0805087192 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E432 .H65 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |