Edward P. Crapol
John Tyler, the Accidental President
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807872239
- author:
- Edward P. Crapol
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of North Carolina Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 6.10 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 1.00 (d)
- Genre:
- Presidents of the United States - Biography, 19th Century American History - Politics & Government - Presidents
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
John Tyler, the Accidental President by Edward P. Crapol is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and presidency of the tenth US president. Published in 2012, this revised edition provides an in-depth examination of John Tyler's rise to power and his significant impact on American history. The book delves into Tyler's early life, his experiences as a congressman and senator, and his eventual ascension to the presidency after William Henry Harrison's death. Through meticulous research and analysis, Crapol sheds new light on this often-overlooked period in US history, offering a nuanced understanding of Tyler's presidency and its lasting effects.