American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House

A thought-provoking study of Andrew Jackson chronicles the life and career of a self-made man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the United States, critically analyzing Jackson's seminal role during a turbulent era in history, the political crises and personal upheav...

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Main Author: Meacham, Jon.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009, c2008.
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Summary: A thought-provoking study of Andrew Jackson chronicles the life and career of a self-made man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the United States, critically analyzing Jackson's seminal role during a turbulent era in history, the political crises and personal upheaval that surrounded him, and his legacy for the modern presidency.
Physical Description: xxii, 483 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [449]-462) and index.
ISBN: 9780812973464
0812973461