John Tyler: A Bibliography

by Harold D. Moser

At a crucial time in American history, John Tyler--elected vice president on the Whig ticket--became president upon the death of William Henry Harrison. The nation, after expanding across the continent, was suffering from sectional tensions, Indian conflicts, issues over slavery, and economic problems. Tyler's becoming president created a crisis for Whigs, who questioned his intentions, his past record, and his irregular political alliances. Soon,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313281688
• ISBN13: 9780313281686
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.6"