Waking giant : America in the age of Jackson / David S. Reynolds.

America experienced unprecedented expansion and turmoil in the years between 1815 and 1848. Historian David S. Reynolds illuminates the period's political story as well as the social and cultural movements that influenced it. He casts fresh light on Andrew Jackson, who redefined the presidency, alon...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Reynolds, David S., 1948-
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Harper, [2008], ©2008.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	United States > History > 1815-1861. United States > Politics and government > 1815-1861. United States > Social conditions > To 1865. Jackson, Andrew, > 1767-1845 > Influence.
Physical Description:	xi, 466 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format:	Book

Contents:

Forging a national identity
Political fights, popular fêtes
Jackson's presidency : democracy and power
God's many kingdoms
Reforms, panaceas, inventions, fads
Rebellion and renaissance
Party politics and manifest destiny.