Who Is James K. Polk? : The Presidential Election of 1844

University Press of Kansas

Who Is James K. Polk\nby Mark R. Cheathem\nHardback\nEnglish\n\nDelivery\nUsually delivered in 8\u20139 working days.\n\nBrand new copy from BookCurl \u2013 the UK independent online bookseller.\n\n------------------------------\nBook details\n------------------------------\nAuthor: Mark R. Cheathem\nTitle: Who Is James K. Polk\nFormat: Hardback\nLanguage: English\nTopic: Constitution: government and the state\nPublisher: MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas\nPublication year: 2023\nISBN-13: 9780700635733\nISBN-10: 0700635734\nRRP: \u00A337.95\n\n------------------------------\nDescription\n------------------------------\nJames K. Polk\u2019s ascension to the White House was a pivotal moment in propelling the US towards civil war, and the 1844 election expanded the vigorous campaigning that had been growing since 1824. Mark Cheathem examines the transition from traditional political issues, such as banking and tariffs, to newer ones, like immigration and slavery.\n\nJames K. Polk\u2019s ascens.