American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House / Jon Meacham.

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 th...

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Main Author: Meacham, Jon
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House, [2008], ©2008.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Jackson, Andrew, > 1767-1845.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1829-1837.
Jackson, Andrew, > 1767-1845 > Family.
Jackson, Andrew, > 1767-1845 > Friends and associates.
Genre:
Biography.
Physical Description:xxiv, 483 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
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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.
Call Number:E382 .M43 2008
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages [449]-462) and index.
ISBN:9781400063253 (acid-free paper)
1400063256 (acid-free paper)