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Franklin Pierce: The American Presidents Series: The 14Th President, 18531857-used
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The Genial But Troubled New Englander Whose Singleminded Partisan Loyalties Inflamed The Nations Simmering Battle Over Slaverycharming And Handsome, Franklin Pierce Of New Hampshire Was Drafted To Break The Deadlock Of The 1852 Democratic Convention. Though He Seized The White House In A Landslide Against The Imploding Whig Party, He Proved A Dismal Failure In Office.Michael F. Holt, A Leading Historian Of Nineteenthcentury Partisan Politics, Argues That In The Wake Of The Whig Collapse, Pierce Was Consumed By An Obsessive Drive To Unify His Splintering Party Rather Than The Roiling Country. He Soon Began To Overreach. Word Leaked That Pierce Wanted Spain To Sell The Slaveowning Island Of Cuba To The United States, Rousing Sectional Divisions. Then He Supported Repeal Of The Missouri Compromise, Which Limited The Expansion Of Slavery In The West. Violence Broke Out, And 'Bleeding Kansas' Spurred The Formation Of The Republican Party. By The End Of His Term, Pierces Beloved Party Had Ruptured, And He Lost The Nomination To James Buchanan.In This Incisive Account, Holt Shows How A Flawed Leader, So Dedicated To His Party And Illsuited For The Presidency, Hastened The Approach Of The Civil War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Franklin Pierce: The American Presidents Series'? A: The book primarily focuses on Franklin Pierce's presidency and the political challenges he faced, particularly regarding slavery and the divisions in the Democratic Party during his term.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael F. Holt, a prominent historian specializing in nineteenth-century American politics.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on March 30, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 154 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in American history, particularly those who want to learn about the presidency of Franklin Pierce and the political climate of the 1850s.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into the causes of the Civil War? A: Yes, it discusses how Franklin Pierce's actions and decisions contributed to the growing tensions that ultimately led to the Civil War.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Franklin Pierce: The American Presidents Series'.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of political loyalty, leadership failures, and the impact of partisan politics on national unity.