James Buchanan: The American Presidents Series: The 15th President, 1857-18611. Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 2. Presidents United States Biography 3. United States - Politics and Government - 1857-1861. |
Contents
Wheatland to the White House 18491856 | 45 |
The Buchanan PresidencyTheory and Practice | 75 |
The Final Months | 107 |
Notes | 153 |
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