Messages & Papers of the Presidents by James Richardson Deluxe Volumes 2,3 & 4. Published 1900.
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"Messages and Papers of the Presidents," compiled by James Richardson and first published in 1900, is a comprehensive collection of speeches, messages, and official documents delivered by the Presidents of the United States from the founding of the nation up to the late 19th century. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 of this series continue the meticulous documentation of presidential communications and actions during critical periods of American history.
Volume 2 covers the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson. It includes significant addresses, letters, and reports that shed light on key events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine.
Volume 3 focuses on the administrations of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, and Zachary Taylor. This volume provides insights into issues such as westward expansion, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American War.
Volume 4 continues with the presidencies of Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Abraham Lincoln. It encompasses pivotal moments such as the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the secession crisis leading to the Civil War.
Overall, these volumes offer a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the political, social, and economic developments of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries through the words and actions of its presidents.
Item Specific Notes:
- 3/4 marbled boards.
- Marbled inner covers.
- Golden page tops.
- Some wear on bottom of the books.
- In very nice condition for their age.
- Beautiful books!
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