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greatlibraryofalexandra 's review for:
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America
by Walter R. Borneman
Learned a lot about Polk and the Mexican American war/acquisition of Texas. You'd think I'd have a wide bit of knowledge about him, having grown up and been educated in Tennessee, but everyone is so busy hero-worshiping the genocidal maniac (Jackson) that Polk is just a blip.
My presidential reading journey is getting more interesting as I get into the weeds of the lesser talked about presidents. I thought Borneman did a good job of analyzing Polk's beliefs and methods in the context of the time without necessarily excusing or mythologizing him - much like the Tyler biography I just finished.
Still, it wasn't exactly a riveting ride of excitement. Though. I was fascinated to find out that Polk died pretty much immediately after leaving office.
My presidential reading journey is getting more interesting as I get into the weeds of the lesser talked about presidents. I thought Borneman did a good job of analyzing Polk's beliefs and methods in the context of the time without necessarily excusing or mythologizing him - much like the Tyler biography I just finished.
Still, it wasn't exactly a riveting ride of excitement. Though. I was fascinated to find out that Polk died pretty much immediately after leaving office.