Author:
Silbey, Joel H.
Imprint:Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, c2009.
Descriptionxiv, 205 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Note:Troubled political times -- "A northern no!" -- "The sore-headed leaders in the state of New York" - and some others - nominate a president -- "The work to be done": the parties organize -- "There never was an election of greater importance": the parties define what is at stake -- "The presence of every man is necessary": Zachary Taylor is elected -- "A conspicuous milestone in the antislavery tourney" - or not -- App. A. Democratic national platform, 1848 -- App. B. Whig Party statement of principles passed at a mass meeting after the national convention -- App. C. Free Soil national platform, 1848 -- App. D. Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, March 5, 1849.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-192) and index.
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