A wicked war: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
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Book
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1st ed.
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xix, 344 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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A critical assessment of the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in U.S. politics also evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln and how it set the stage for the American Civil War.
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9780307592699, 0307592693, 9780307475992
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index.
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A critical assessment of the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in U.S. politics also evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln and how it set the stage for the American Civil War.
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Greenberg, A. S. (2012). A wicked war: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Greenberg, Amy S., 1968-. 2012. A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Greenberg, Amy S., 1968-, A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Greenberg, Amy S. A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Pt. 1. Polk's dream, 1844-45. Valentine's Day ; "Who is James K. Polk?" ; The upset -- pt. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Polk's war, 1845-46. Speaking cannon fire ; "The mischief is done" -- pt. 3. The crucible of conscience, 1846-47. A tame, spiritless fellow ; Buena Vista ; Inscrutable providence ; Needless, wicked, and wrong ; War measures ; Duty and justice -- pt. 4. Truth and consequences, 1848. To conquer a peace ; A clear conscience -- Epilogue: Lineage. | |
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