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A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent

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A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American ContinentPresident James K. Polk, often overlooked yet ever consequential, comes to life in this "compelling, perceptive portrait" (The Wall Street Journal) biography of the 11th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson prot g , and champion of "manifest destiny." In a one term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny extending its territory across the continent by threatening England with war and manufacturing a

President James K. Polk, often overlooked yet ever-consequential, comes to life in this "compelling, perceptive portrait" (The Wall Street Journal) biography of the 11th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson prot g , and champion of "manifest destiny."

In a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny--extending its territory across the continent by threatening England with war and manufacturing a controversial and unpopular two-year war with Mexico. A crucial architect of modern America, James K. Polk deserves to be elevated out of the mists of history (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion).

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 11/02/2010
ISBN: 9780743297448
Pages: 576
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.28w x 1.46d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 01/02/2011 pg. 20
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