The History Of The United States Of America V2 Part 2

The History Of The United States Of America V2 Part 2: With Continuation, Including The Presidencies Of Pierce And Buchanan (1861) is a comprehensive book written by Charles Mackay. This book is a continuation of the history of the United States of America, covering the presidencies of Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan. It is the second volume of the series, which provides a detailed account of the country's political, social, and economic development.The book begins with a brief overview of the events leading up to the presidency of Franklin Pierce, including the Mexican-American War and the Compromise of 1850. It then delves into Pierce's presidency, discussing his policies and accomplishments, such as the Gadsden Purchase and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The book also covers the growing tensions between the North and the South, which eventually led to the Civil War.The second half of the book focuses on James Buchanan's presidency, which was marked by the secession of several Southern states and the formation of the Confederacy. The book discusses Buchanan's attempts to prevent the Civil War and his eventual failure to do so. It also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the outbreak of the war, including the election of Abraham Lincoln and the secession of South Carolina.Overall, The History Of The United States Of America V2 Part 2: With Continuation, Including The Presidencies Of Pierce And Buchanan (1861) is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed account of the political, social, and economic developments in the United States during the mid-19th century.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548807868.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.