| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A critical assessment of the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in U.S. politics also evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln and how it set the stage for the American Civil War. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849.
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. |
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. |
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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849. |
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Mexican War, 1846-1848.
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Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Influence.
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General. |
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) |
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United States. |
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Mexican War (1846-1848) |
| Chronological Term |
1846-1848 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Greenberg, Amy S., 1968- Wicked war. 1st ed. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012 9780307592699 (DLC) 2012019887 (OCoLC)777659991 |
| ISBN |
0307960919 (electronic) |
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9780307960917 (electronic) |
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0307475999 |
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9780307475992 |
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9780307592699 |
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EB00173186 Recorded Books |
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