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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and political trajectory of Franklin Pierce, initially an unknown figure in national politics but buoyed to the presidency by the waning popularity of the Whig Party and the growing furor over slavery during the mid-1800s. Despite his initial lack of recognition, Pierce ascended the political ranks quickly, holding positions of influence in both the state legislature and Congress before securing his party's nomination and ultimately the presidency. However, the author suggests both the timing and shifting currents of national debate served in Pierce's favor more so than any inherent talents of his own. The author chronicles Pierce's early life on the family homestead, his academic triumphs, and his evolution from a quiet New Englander to a prominent player on the national stage. This book navigates the complex political dynamics of the time and offers a fresh perspective on the man who became America's 14th President during one of the country's most turbulent and divisive eras. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330191606_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330191606
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330191606
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)