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The Year Of Decision, 1846

The Year Of Decision, 1846

Devoto, Bernard

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1166139662
ISBN13: 9781166139667
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 546
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Year of Decision, 1846 is a historical book written by Bernard DeVoto. It chronicles the events that took place in the United States in the year 1846, a pivotal year in American history. The book starts with the annexation of Texas by the United States, which led to a war with Mexico. It then goes on to describe the political and social tensions that existed in the country, including the debate over slavery and the rise of the abolitionist movement. DeVoto provides a detailed account of the events that led up to the Mexican-American War, including the diplomatic negotiations and military preparations. He also delves into the personalities of the key players involved in the conflict, such as President James K. Polk and General Zachary Taylor. In addition to the war, DeVoto also explores other important events of the year, such as the California gold rush and the Mormon migration to Utah. He examines how these events impacted the nation and contributed to the shaping of American society and politics. The Year of Decision, 1846 is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a comprehensive look at a pivotal year in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the events that led to its current state.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.

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