Martin Van Buren

By Edward Morse Shepard and Edward M. Shepard

Book Overview

Martin Van Buren by Edward M. Shepard is a comprehensive biography of the eighth president of the United States. The book delves into Van Buren's life, from his humble beginnings in Kinderhook, New York, to his rise as a prominent politician and eventual presidency. Shepard explores Van Buren's political philosophy, including his belief in the importance of the two-party system, and his role in shaping American politics during the 19th century. The book also covers Van Buren's personal life, including his marriage to Hannah Hoes, his close relationship with Andrew Jackson, and his family's involvement in the Underground Railroad. Overall, Martin Van Buren offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of America's lesser-known presidents.1888. A biography of Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States. His career covered the spectrum of political offices and his genius as a backroom strategist earned him the nickname of Little Magician. But, when he succeeded to the White House following his tenure as Andrew Jackson's Vice President, the gift for orchestration that he had enlisted to promote Jackson's cause proved of little avail in advancing his own. At the heart of the problem was an economic depression that persisted through most of his term. Also unpopular was Van Buren's opposition to the expansion of slavery, which led him to block the annexation of Texas to block any addition to slave territory and avoid the possibility of war with Mexico.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: 1162728531
• ISBN13: 9781162728537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"