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Slavemaster President

- The Double Career of James Polk

About Slavemaster President

James Polk was US president from 1845-49, when slavery began to dominate its politics. He also owned a substantial plantation in Mississippi and 54 slaves. This book reconstructs the world of his estate and lives of his slaves, analysing how this affected his stance on slavery issues.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195157352
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • May 15, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 241x164x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 526 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 10, 2024

Description of Slavemaster President

James Polk was US president from 1845-49, when slavery began to dominate its politics. He also owned a substantial plantation in Mississippi and 54 slaves. This book reconstructs the world of his estate and lives of his slaves, analysing how this affected his stance on slavery issues.

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