Displaying 1 of 1 2009 Author: Merry, Robert W., 1946- Title: A country of vast designs : James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent / Robert W. Merry. Call Number: B POLK 2009 Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Simon & Schuster, [2009] ©2009 Description: x, 576 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 25 cm Subjects: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849. Presidents -- United States -- Biography. United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1849. United States -- Territorial expansion. Other Title: James K. Polk, the Mexican War, and the conquest of the American continent Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 479-550) and index. ISBN: 9780743297431 0743297431 System Availability: 2 # System items in: 2 Current Holds: 0 Place Hold Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Availability' section below. Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Suggestions and more Author Notes First Chapter or Excerpt Fiction/Biography Profile Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Summary Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1