The house divides
by Willman, Paul I.
Series: Mainstream of America series Published by : Doubleday & Company, Inc. (Garden City, New York) Physical details: 488 p| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 973.5 Wel (Browse shelf) | Available | 32182 |
I. The rise of Andrew Jackson: Crisis at New Orleans --
Forerunners of empire --
The Indian and the westward tidal wave --
The Tennessee firebrand --
"Bargain and corruption" --
The bitter taste of victory --
II. The defender of the union: The problem, and the dream --
The challenge --
The bank and Henry Clay --
The old soldier strikes --
Rise of a new star --
"Right or wrong, my country" --
III. Manifest destiny: Panic and lands of promise --
The West, and Texas --
War with Mexico --
Buena vista --
War in the amateur manner --
Scott's great campaign --
IV. The rift becomes a chasm: "The most humble walks of life" --
Gold in California --
The old giants take their stand --
The fury rises --
Vendetta --
V. The irrepressible conflict: Events beyond control --
Devices and discoveries --
Lincoln versus Douglas --
Harper's Ferry --
A new hand for the rudder --
Secession --
An oath registered in heaven.
The Age Of Jackson And Lincoln, From The War Of 1812 To The Civil War.
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