Martin Van Buren / Ted Widmer.
The first president born after America's independence ushers in a new era of no-holds-barred democracy. Widmer vividly brings to life the chaos and contention that plagued Van Buren's presidency and ultimately offered an early lesson in the power of democracy.
Record details
- ISBN: 0805069224
- ISBN: 9780805069228
- Physical Description: xviii, 189 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Times Books/Henry Holt and Company, [2005]
- Copyright: ©2005
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Prologue ch. 1 Kinderhook -- ch. 2 Regency -- ch. 3 Democracy -- ch. 4 Ascendancy -- ch. 5 Panic -- ch. 6 Shadows -- ch. 7 Chicanery -- ch. 8 Resurgemus -- ch. 9 Oblivion -- Milestones.
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- Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862.
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Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO VAN BUREN (Text) | 36015000614988 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
