Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 2 (of 2)

Name: Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 2 (of 2)
Author: George Ticknor Curtis

By George Ticknor Curtis

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The volume offers a chronological account of James Buchanan's private life and public career in the years leading to the Civil War, detailing his purchase of a country estate, diplomatic service in England, presidency, cabinet choices, and political correspondence. It analyzes national controversies over slavery and territorial organization, including the Compromise measures and the Kansas struggle, and traces foreign relations, social episodes abroad, election contests, and inquiries into administration conduct. The narrative relies on letters, official documents, and contemporary reports to present motives, policy decisions, and personal traits that shaped his role in a deeply divided nation.

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George Ticknor Curtis

George Ticknor Curtis was an American author and historian known for his detailed examinations of constitutional history and political biography. His notable works include "History of the Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States," which provides an in-depth analysis of the foundational document of American governance, and "Life of James Buchanan," a two-volume biography of the fifteenth President of the United States. Curtis's writings reflect his commitment to understanding the complexities of American political development and the philosophical debates surrounding evolution and creationism, as seen in his work "Creation or Evolution? A Philosophical Inquiry." His contributions have enriched the discourse on American history and constitutional law.