A Country of Vast Designs

A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent is a book by Robert W. Merry published in 2009 by Simon & Schuster. The work focuses on the background and political history of the south westward expansion of the United States, the Presidency of James K. Polk, and the Mexican American War.

Publication history

 * 2009 Hardback and ebook, Simon & Schuster.
 * 2009 audiobook, Tantor Audio.
 * 2010 Paperback, Simon & Schuster.

About the author
Robert W. Merry is the author of several books and an experienced journalist. He has held senior positions at multiple media organizations.

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