The Presidency of Franklin Pierce by Gara, Larry - 1991

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

University Press of Kansas, 1991-06. Hardcover. Good.

This book is is very good condition. The previous owners name is written inside the front board and stamped on the front end page. But other than this and a missing dust jacket it is near perfect.Franklin Pierce was one of the least known, least liked, and least successful presidents in American history. In this new study of his administration, historian Larry Gara makes no attempt to revive Pierce's reputation. Instead he provides a clear analysis of Pierce's shortcomings as well as his few successes.Franklin Pierce's administration (1853-1857) spanned a turbulent period in the life of the nation: North-South polarization reached new extremes due, in part, to Pierce's failure to understand the depth of Free Soil sentiment in the North; the Kansas-Nebraska Act and its aftermath made civil war likely, if not inevitable; and Pierce's apology for southern actions served only to widen the rift. The term "Bleeding Kansas" came to symbolize the failures of Pierce's administration.Pierce's few achievements… Read More

University Press of Kansas. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University Press of Kansas, 1991-06-01. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Lawrence: University Press of Kansas [0-7006-0494-4] 1991. (Hardcover) Very good plus, no dust jacket. 218pp. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Notes, bibliography, index. The spine is lightly bumped at top and bottom. Book about Franklin Pierce. Publisher series: American Presidency Series. Locale: United States. (History--United States, History--United States, Politics--United States, Presidents--United States).

University Press of Kansas. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1991. Hardcover. Hardback without dustjacket; very good. ; American Presidency Series. ; 218 pages .

University Press of Kansas, 1991-06-27. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Univ Pr of Kansas, 1991. Hardcover. New. 232 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches.

Univ Pr of Kansas, 1991. Hardcover. New. 232 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches.