John Quist Michael J Birkner (49 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Paperback, 300 pp. w/ c. a dozen b&w photos and illustrations. Collection of 9 essays associated with a 2008 conference at Wheatland, Buchanan's home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Critical reexamination of Buchanan's role in the secession crisis, as well as his foreign policy, and conflict with Brigham Young and the nascent Mormons. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks; light curling to cover corners; a few page tip creases.…

paperback. Condition: Good. GOOD - Moderate corner dings and/or curled corners GOOD - Spine and binding may show signs of creases, some wear and tear GOOD - Very minimal damage to cover (to include scuff marks and/or creases but no holes or tears) LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - Cover has no visible damage and minimal wear and tear LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - Dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No missing or damaged pages LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No text or writing on the pages or in the margins LIKE NEW / VERY GOOD - No underlining or highlighting of text VERY GOOD - Cover has very minimal wear and tear with no obvious damage VERY GOOD - Zero to Limited corner dings and/or curled corners All items shipped Monday - Friday, fast shipping! Proceeds support the Sierra Vista Public Library.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. James Buchanan and the Coming of the Civil War. Book.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. As James Buchanan took office in 1857, the United States found itself at a crossroads. Dissolution of the Union had been averted and the Democratic Party maintained control of the federal government, but the nation watched to see if Pennsylvania's first president could make good on his promise to calm sectional tensions.Despite Buchanan's central role in a crucial hour in U.S. history, few presidents have been more ignored by historians. In assembling the essays for this volume, Michael Birkner and John Quist have asked leading scholars to reconsider whether Buchanan's failures stemmed from his own mistakes or from circumstances that no president could have overcome. Buchanan's dealings with Utah shed light on his handling of the secession crisis. His approach to Dred Scott reinforces the image of a president whose doughface views were less a matter of hypocrisy than a thorough identification with southern interests. Essays on the secession crisis provide fodder for debate about the strengths and limitations of presidential authority in an existential moment for the young nation.Although the essays in this collection offer widely differing interpretations of Buchanan's presidency, they all grapple honestly with the complexities of the issues faced by the man who sat in the White House prior to the towering figure of Lincoln, and contribute to a deeper understanding of a turbulent and formative era.…

Condition: New. Editor(s): Quist, John W.; Birkner, Michael J. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 463. . 2014. Reprint. paperback. . . . .

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: New. Editor(s): Quist, John W.; Birkner, Michael J. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBWJ; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 463. . 2014. Reprint. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

Condition: New. pp. 302 Reprint edition NO-PA03JAN2015-KAP.

Condition: New. pp. 302.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 9.30 X 6.10 X 1 inches; 272 pp; Very nice attractive new book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 289 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: good. This book is in good condition, with minimal signs of wear and tear.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Worlds of James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens examines the political interests, relationships, and practices of two of the era's most prominent politicians as well as the political landscapes they inhabited and informed. Both men called Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, their home, and both were bachelors. During the 1850s, James Buchanan tried to keep the Democratic Party alive as the slavery debate divided his peers and the political system. Thaddeus Stevens, meanwhile, as Whig turned Republican, invested in the federal government to encourage economic development and social reform, especially antislavery and Republican Reconstruction. Considering Buchanan and Stevens's divergent lives alongside their political and social worlds reveals the dynamics and directions of American politics, especially northern interests and identities. While focusing on these individuals, the contributors also explore the roles of parties and patronage in informing political loyalties and behavior. They further track personal connections across lines of gender and geography and underline the importance of details like who regularly dined and conversed with whom, the complex social milieu of Washington, the role of rumor in determining political allegiances, and the ways personality and failing relationships mattered in a hothouse of national politics fueled by slavery and expansion. The essays in The Worlds of James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens collectively invite further consideration of how parties, personality, place, and private lives influenced the political interests and actions of an age affected by race, religion, region, civil war, and reconstruction. Examines the political interests, relationships, and practices of two of the era's most prominent politicians as well as the political landscapes they inhabited and informed. Considering Buchanan and Stevens's divergent lives alongside their political and social worlds reveals the dynamics and directions of American politics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.