History and Archaeology, History, History of the Americas
Accidental Presidents

Accidental Presidents: Death, Assassination, Resignation, and Democratic Succession

Hardback Published on: 21/07/2008
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Synopsis

Accidental presidents, those who assume office as a result of death, assassination or resignation, struggle to establish their legitimacy. This book examines and evaluates the strategies of nine accidental presidents, from John Tyler to Gerald Ford, to demonstrate authority and their capacity to govern.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
  • ISBN: 9780230607668
  • Number of pages: 233
  • Dimensions: 218 x 145 x 17 mm
  • Weight: 377g
  • Languages: English