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The Presidency Of James Buchanan (American Presidency Series)
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This Book Offers Conclusions That Are Very Different From Most Of The Traditional Historical Interpretations Of The Buchanan Presidency. Historians Have Either Condemned Buchanan For Weakness And Vacillation Or Portrayed Him As A President Dedicated To Peace Who Did Everything Constitutionally Possible To Avoid War. Under The Scrutiny Of Elbert B. Smith, Buchanan Emerges As A Strong Figure Who Made Vital Contributions Not To Peace But To The Accelerating Animosities That Produced The War.Historians Who Have Considered The Civil War A Necessary And Justifiable Price For The Destruction Of Slavery Should Feel A Debt To James Buchanan, Smith Writes. Those Who Think The War Could And Should Have Been Avoided Owe Him Nothing.Most Of The Accounts Of The Era Have Concentrated On The Dred Scott Case, Bleeding Kansas And The Lecompton Constitution, The Lincolndouglas Debates, John Brown, The Rise Of The Republicans And The Disintegration Of The Democrats, The Election Of 1860, And The Bitter Quarrels Over Slavery Extension Occasioned By These Events. Buchanan Has Often Appeared On A Stage Occupied By More Important Actors.Whether Or Not The War Was Already Inevitable By March, 1857, Cannot Be Proved. That A Subsequent Series Of Emotionpacked Events Filled Both North And South With Rage And Fear, Triggering Secession And The War, Is Undebatable. It Is Smith'S Theory That Buchanan, In Leading The United States Through These Fateful Years, Added Much To The War Spirit That Developed In Both Sections. Driven By Affection And Sympathy For The Southerners, He Tried To Satisfy Their Demands For Slavery Rights In The Territories. This Aroused Bitter Antisouth Feelings Throughout The North, Which Foiled His Efforts And Further Convinced The Southerners That They Could No Longer Have Their Way Inside The Union. The One Event That Finally Triggered The Southern Secession Was The Election Of A Republican President, And Buchanan'S Agreement With The Southern Demands And His Personal Hatred For Stephen A. Douglas Did Much To Accomplish This.Covering The Most Controversial Period In American History, Smith Presents Important New Evaluations For The Consideration Of Students Of Both The Civil War And The Presidency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Presidency of James Buchanan'? A: The book offers a reevaluation of James Buchanan's presidency, arguing that he made significant contributions to the tensions leading to the Civil War, rather than being solely a weak leader.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Elbert B. Smith, who provides a critical analysis of Buchanan's role during a pivotal time in American history.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include Buchanan's responses to events like the Dred Scott Case and Bleeding Kansas, and how his actions affected the political landscape leading to the Civil War.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Presidency of James Buchanan' is a hardcover, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 244 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Buchanan's presidency.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as 'New', ensuring that buyers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: When was 'The Presidency of James Buchanan' published? A: The book was published on May 23, 1975.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at students, historians, and anyone interested in American history, particularly the Civil War and presidential studies.
- Q: Does the book address the Dred Scott Case? A: Yes, the book discusses the Dred Scott Case as one of the significant issues during Buchanan's presidency that contributed to national tensions.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in historical discourse? A: The book offers a fresh perspective on Buchanan's presidency, challenging traditional views and providing valuable insights into the causes of the Civil War.