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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.

A biography of the seventh President describing his frontier childhood, education, career as a soldier and politician, and his new approach to the presidency.

The fictional account of Andrew Jackson's love for a woman named Rachel.

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 Madisons 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....

Contains key facts about the life of Andrew Jackson from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his military and political careers and his term as the seventh president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.

"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...

A biography of Andrew Jackson, frontiersman, lawyer, and seventh President of the United States.

This biography introduces readers to Andrew Jackson including his military service, early political career, and key events from Jackson's administration including the Indian Removal Act and his opposition to the Bank of the United States. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included.

A biography of the seventh president from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812, to his legacy as America's first populist president.

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...