James K. Polk: A Biographical Companion

This is the first scholarly treatment of Polk in recent years and will provide easy access to his life, career, and times for students writing papers and the general public curious about this important president. Organized according to topics, each entry details the significance of the topic to Polk’s public and personal life and places it in historical context.

The work includes a chronology of important events, a sampling of key writings by Polk, pertinent documents, and an annotated list of print and nonprint sources.