John M. Pafford

Chester A. Arthur: The Accidental President

Buch

When he was nominated as vice president on the 1880 Republican ticket, Chester Alan Arthur had never held elected office. Expectations of him-or of the vice presidential office-were virtually non-existant. Years earlier in 1839, Daniel Webster had turned down the vice presidency with the quip, I do not propose to be buried until I am dead. But six months into President James Garfield's term, he was assassinated-and the unknown vice president, Chester Arthur, became the most powerful man in America. This in-depth biography of Chester Arthur is a fascinating look at a man who, thrust unexpectedly into the highest political office, exceeded ex… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-1-62157-595-5
EAN: 9781621575955
Produktnummer: 28960453
Verlag: Regnery Pub Inc
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Seitenangabe: 256 S.
Masse: H23.4 cm x B16.0 cm x D2.0 cm 408 g
Gewicht: 408

Über den Autor

John M. Pafford, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of history and philosophy at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, and the author of Cleveland: The Forgotten Conservative, as well as biographies of Russell Kirk and John Jay.