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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
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English
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The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison's generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing battles in Canada. Then British troops set the White House ablaze, and a feeling of hopelessness spread across the country. Into this dire situation stepped Major General Andrew Jackson....
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Series
Chronicles of America volume 20
Publisher
Yale University Press; [etc., etc.]
Pub. Date
1919
Language
English
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"The Reign of Andrew Jackson: A Chronicle of the Frontier in Politics" by Frederic Austin Ogg. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all...
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Universal library volume UL94
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1961, c1937]
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English
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English
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From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent, and of the two men who-against all expectations and odds-joined forces to repel the British invasion of New Orleans in December 1814.It has all the ingredients of a high-flying adventure story. Unbeknownst to the combatants, the War of l812 has ended, but Andrew Jackson, a brave, charismatic...
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Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
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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, along with John Quincy Adams and James K. Polk, who expanded the nation's territory and strengthened its position internationally. Waking Giant captures the...
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Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
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Robert V. Remini's prize-winning, three-volume biography Life of Andrew Jackson won the National Book Award on its completion in 1984 and is recognized as one of the greatest lives of a U. S. President. In this meticulously crafted single-volume abridgment, Remini captures the essence of the life and career of the seventh president of the United States. As president, from 1829-1837, Jackson was a significant force in the nations's expansion, the growth...
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Universal library volume 47
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[c1933]
Language
English
17) Andrew Jackson
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Series
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Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2003
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IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A biography of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812, to his legacy as the seventh president of the United States
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