John Tyler : the accidental president /

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The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography, the author challenges previous depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a stric...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Crapol, Edward P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2006.
Subjects:
Tyler, John, > 1790-1862.
Tyler, John, > 1790-1862
1841-1845
Presidents > United States > Biography.
HISTORY.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Historical.
Politics and government
Presidents
Politieke geschiedenis.
Presidentschap.
United States > Politics and government > 1841-1845.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1841-1845.
United States
Verenigde Staten.
Multi-User.
Biography
Biographies
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography, the author challenges previous depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Physical Description:1 online resource (332 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-319) and index.
ISBN:9780807877432
0807877433
9781469602288
1469602288
0807830410
9780807830413

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