Franklin Pierce / Michael F. Holt.
- Title:
- Franklin Pierce / Michael F. Holt.
- Author:
- Holt, Michael F.
- Call Number:
- 920 P6156Ho
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Publication Information:
- New York, N.Y. : Times Books/Henry Holt and Co., 2010.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 154 p. ; 22 cm.
- Series Title:
- The American presidents series ; 14
- Description:
- Creates a solid portrait of both man and President. Pierce, a New Englander known for his charm and good looks, traditionally ranks as one of our nation's worst leaders. Holt does not dispel or challenge any previous assessments but rather tries to explain the pre-Civil War President's actions. Holt's thesis is that Pierce's obsession with the Democratic Party and priority of party over country in the tumultuous 1850s in fact damaged his party and pushed the country more quickly toward war.
- Subjects:
- Presidents Biography. United States
- Locations:
- United States Politics and government 1853-1857.
- People:
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869.
- Terms of Use:
- Please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase; May 12, 2010.
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