The life of franklin pierce

Conflict between North and South continued after Pierce's presidency, and, following Abraham Lincoln 's victory in the presidential election, the Southern states seceded, resulting in the American Civil War. Pierce was born in New Hampshire; his father was state governor Benjamin Pierce. Franklin Pierce was the 14th U.S. president (–57), whose failure to deal effectively with the slavery conflict in the decade preceding the American Civil War shaped the perception of him as a lesser president. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Life of Franklin Pierce by Hawthorne, Nathaniel, Publication date Topics Pierce, Franklin, , Campaign literature Publisher Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields Collection duke_libraries; americana Contributor Duke University Libraries Language English Volume c.1 Item Size M.