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.
| ISBN: | 9780230607668 |
| Publication date: | 21st July 2008 |
| Author: | Philip Abbott |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 233 pages |
| Series: | The Evolving American Presidency Series |
| Genres: |
History of the Americas History: specific events and topics Political science and theory Politics and government |