| Book Review | The Western Historical Quarterly, 33.1

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Book Review

James K. Polk: A Clear and Unquestionable Destiny. By Thomas M. Leonard. (Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, 2001. xxiv + 218 pp. Illustrations, maps, notes, bibliographical essay, index. $50, cloth; $17.95, paper.)

One of six volumes in a series examining major themes in the history of U. S. foreign relations, James K. Polk: A Clear and Unquestionable Destiny is an extremely well-written, crisp account. Writing mainly for undergraduate and graduate students exploring the era of Manifest Destiny, but hoping to appeal to a general audience, Thomas Leonard exceeded the expectations of the series. Not only will the targeted audience benefit from the book, but it also is a treasure trove for western historians. It covers major and lesser events in a way that will sharpen details left out of conversation and lectures as years have passed. Although the author claims that only the "most salient works" were mentioned, the bibliographical essay alone is worth the cost of the volume. . . .

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