John C. Calhoun - Sectionalist 1840 - 1850
by Charles M. Wiltse
The book features a unique look at John C. Calhoun, lots of interesting information to gain a great appreciation, lots of obscure history and neat illustrations.
John Caldwell Calhoun, (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. Born in South Carolina, he adamantly defended American slavery and sought to protect the interests of white Southerners. Calhoun began his political career as a nationalist, modernizer and proponent of a strong federal government and protective tariffs. In the late 1820s, his views changed radically, and he became a leading proponent of states' rights, limited government, nullification, and opposition to high tariffs. Calhoun saw Northern acceptance of those policies as a condition of the South's remaining in the Union. His beliefs heavily influenced the South's secession from the Union in 1860 and 1861. He was the first of two vice presidents to resign from the position, the second being Spiro Agnew, who resigned in 1973.
Copyright 1951, stated 1st edition
Pages: 592 pages
Publisher: Bobbs Merrill Company
The hardcover book measures approx. 9 ½ by 6 ½ inches. The cover is in good shape with some light edge wear and rubbing. The spine end is good with light wear and fraying, it is faded. The boards and corners are in nice shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are bright and clean with some very minor wear and foxing, name in pen on second front page, book is nice. Shipping weight is 4 pounds
Inventory: 0524RC195