A country of vast designs : James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent
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New York : Simon & Schuster, [2009].
Edition
First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
x, 576 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 25 cm
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Camp Verde Community Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
973.61 MER
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Chino Valley Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
973.61 MER
1 available

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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, [2009].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 479-550) and index.
Description
Merry examines how, in a one-term presidency, James K. Polk completed the story of America's Manifest Destiny by expanding its territory across the continent.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Merry, R. W. (2009). A country of vast designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent (First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition.). Simon & Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Merry, Robert W., 1946-. 2009. A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent. Simon & Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Merry, Robert W., 1946-. A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent Simon & Schuster, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Merry, Robert W. A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent First Simon and Schuster hardcover edition., Simon & Schuster, 2009.

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