Title: Another fine example from a great series
Product review: The president's series seems to be at its best when it profiles the lesser known presidents and Jean Baker continues that case with James Buchanan. As many have already noted he seemed an ideal choice as President due to his extensive experience in government. However his own biases and political machinations resulted in not only the Civil War, but in his rightfully being listed as among the worst Presidents ever.Baker is unsparing as she describes his shortcomings, yet is also fair in describing why he was biased in the way he was. She also points out how even without the looming Civil War, Buchanan had a very corrupt administration that would have tarnished his reputation. This is a very interesting book and I strongly recommend it!
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