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
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Forewarned, forearmed
  • Visions of national destiny
  • Defending slavery
  • Avoiding war and preserving peace
  • Pacific visions
  • Texas
  • Retirement and secession
  • Conclusion : precedents and legacies.

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