James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion
- ISBN-10
- 1576070565
- ISBN-13
- 9781576070567
- Series
- James K. Polk
- Category
- Political science (General)
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-01-01
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Mark E. Byrnes
Description
This A–Z encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of America's 11th president and connects Polk's public and personal life to his historical significance. * A timeline highlighting key events from Polk's first political victory in the 1823 election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to the posthumous publication of his personal diaries in 1910 * A sampling of key writings, including four of Polk's annual messages to Congress
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