Title: Slavery and the annexation of Texas
First published: 1972
Description: In this book, the eminent Harvard historian Frederick Merk focuses on the intricate maneuverings of President Tyler and his colleagues to reverse the policies of three previous Administrations and, without reference to public opinion, move toward the annexation of Texas.
Subjects: Politics and government, History, Slavery, united states, history
Places: United States, Texas, UnitedStates
Time periods: 1841-1845, Republic, 1836-1846, 1845-1849
LC classification: F390