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James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion

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In 1844, James K. Polk was not a promising presidential nominee-he was not popular, charismatic, or even well known. But by the time he left office in 1849, he had acquired the enormous Oregon Territory by negotiation and had taken by force more than half of Mexico's territory, an area of about 500,000 square miles.



Yet Polk's territorial successes inspired the rancoro... More
Book Information
PublisherABC-Clio Inc
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages280
ISBN-101576070565
ISBN-13978-1576070567
Publication Date12/01/2001
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About Mark E. Byrnes (Author) : Mark E. Byrnes is a published author of young adult books. A published credit of Mark E. Byrnes is James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion.
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