John Tyler, the Accidental President
Ranked #84 in Presidents
The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as His Accidency. Yet he proved to be a bold leader who used the malleable executive system to his advantage. In this biography of the tenth President of the United States, Edward P. Crapol challenges previous depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
In pursuit of his agenda, Crapol argues, Tyler exploited executive prerogatives and manipulated constitutional requirements... more
In pursuit of his agenda, Crapol argues, Tyler exploited executive prerogatives and manipulated constitutional requirements... more
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