Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2)

Name: Life of James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States. v. 1 (of 2)
Author: George Ticknor Curtis

By George Ticknor Curtis

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A comprehensive biography that uses extensive private papers and correspondence to trace the subject's private life and long public career, including diplomatic posts, congressional service, and executive administration. The author interweaves narrative description with quotations from documents to illuminate key decisions and controversies, especially those arising during the national crisis that followed his term. The work evaluates character, motives, and policy choices, aims for impartiality, and situates episodes within broader political and diplomatic contexts while explaining the documentary basis for its conclusions.

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George Ticknor Curtis

George Ticknor Curtis was an American author and historian known for his detailed examinations of constitutional history and political biography. His notable works include "History of the Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the United States," which provides an in-depth analysis of the foundational document of American governance, and "Life of James Buchanan," a two-volume biography of the fifteenth President of the United States. Curtis's writings reflect his commitment to understanding the complexities of American political development and the philosophical debates surrounding evolution and creationism, as seen in his work "Creation or Evolution? A Philosophical Inquiry." His contributions have enriched the discourse on American history and constitutional law.