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Summary:

A critical assessment of the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in U.S. politics also evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln and how it set the stage for the American Civil War.

Table of Contents:

• Pt. 1. Polk's dream, 1844-45. Valentine's Day ; "Who is James K. Polk?" ; The upset
• pt. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Polk's war, 1845-46. Speaking cannon fire ; "The mischief is done"
• pt. 3. The crucible of conscience, 1846-47. A tame, spiritless fellow ; Buena Vista ; Inscrutable providence ; Needless, wicked, and wrong ; War measures ; Duty and justice
• pt. 4. Truth and consequences, 1848. To conquer a peace ; A clear conscience
• Epilogue: Lineage.

Author/Creator:

Greenberg, Amy S., 1968-

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

A wicked war: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico [by Greenberg, A.S.]

Subjects:

Mexican War, 1846-1848

Mexican War, 1846-1848 — Political aspects — United States

Mexican War, 1846-1848 — Influence

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Mexican War (1846-1848)

1846-1848

Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)

United States

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index.

Physical Description:

xix, 344 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm

Call Numbers:

E404 .G79 2012

ISBNs:

9780307592699
0307592693

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2012019887

OCLC Numbers:

777659991