Harrison, Tyler And The Whig Coalition

By John Fiske

Book Overview

Harrison, Tyler And The Whig Coalition is a historical book written by John Fiske. It provides a detailed account of the political events that took place in the United States during the 19th century. The book mainly focuses on the presidency of William Henry Harrison and his successor, John Tyler, who were both members of the Whig Party. Fiske delves into the Whig Party's formation, its ideology, and the coalition that it built to support its candidates. He also explores the political climate of the time, including the issues of slavery, territorial expansion, and economic policies. The book provides a comprehensive biography of both Harrison and Tyler, their backgrounds, and their political careers. It also examines the circumstances surrounding Harrison's untimely death, which led to Tyler's unexpected rise to the presidency. Overall, Harrison, Tyler And The Whig Coalition is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American politics and history. It provides a detailed insight into the Whig Party and the political landscape of the 19th century.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essays: Historical and Literary Scenes and Characters in American History V1, by John Fiske. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766173186.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162894962
• ISBN13: 9781162894966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"