A wicked war : Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico / by Amy Greenberg.

Author: Greenberg, Amy S., 1968-

Edition Statement:1st ed.

Imprint:New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.

Descriptionxix, 344 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Note:Pt. 1. Polk's dream, 1844-45. Valentine's Day ; "Who is James K. Polk?" ; The upset -- pt. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Polk's war, 1845-46. Speaking cannon fire ; "The mischief is done" -- pt. 3. The crucible of conscience, 1846-47. A tame, spiritless fellow ; Buena Vista ; Inscrutable providence ; Needless, wicked, and wrong ; War measures ; Duty and justice -- pt. 4. Truth and consequences, 1848. To conquer a peace ; A clear conscience -- Epilogue: Lineage.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index.

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