{"product_id":"john-tyler-the-american-presidents-series-the-10th-president-1841-1845","title":"John Tyler (The American Presidents Series: The 10th President, 1841-1845)","description":"The first \"accidental president,\" whose secret maneuverings brought Texas into the Union and set secession in motion.\n\nWhen William Henry Harrison died in April 1841, just one month after his inauguration, Vice President John Tyler assumed the presidency. It was a controversial move by this Southern gentleman, who had been placed on the fractious Whig ticket with the hero of Tippecanoe in order to sweep Andrew Jackson's Democrats, and their imperial tendencies, out of the White House.\n\nSoon Tyler was beset by the Whigs' competing factions. He vetoed the charter for a new Bank of the United States, which he deemed unconstitutional, and was expelled from his own party. In foreign policy, as well, Tyler marched to his own drummer. He engaged secret agents to help resolve a border dispute with Britain and negotiated the annexation of Texas without the Senate's approval. The resulting sectional divisions roiled the country.\n\nGary May, a historian known for his dramatic accounts of secret government, sheds new light on Tyler's controversial presidency, which saw him set aside his dedication to the Constitution to gain his two great ambitions: Texas and a place in history.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0805082387\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0805082387.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:May, Gary|Schlesinger Jr., Arthur M.|Wilentz, Sean\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41858956886074,"sku":"DBV.0805082387.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0805082387-0.jpg?v=1793155635","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/john-tyler-the-american-presidents-series-the-10th-president-1841-1845","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}