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American Lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy.

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The definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed Washington forever Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson's election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. To tell the saga of Jackson's presidency, acclaimed author Jon Meacham goes inside the Jackson White House. Drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers, he details the human drama-the family, the women, and the inner circle of advisers- that shaped Jackson's private world through years of storm and victory. One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will- or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House-from Lincoln to Theodore Roosevelt to FDR to Truman-have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. Jackson was the most contradictory of men. The architect of the removal of Indians from their native lands, he was warmly sentimental and risked everything to give more power to ordinary citizens. He was, in short, a lot like his country: alternately kind and vicious, brilliant and blind; and a man who fought a lifelong war to keep the republic safe-no matter what it took.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0812973461
ISBN-13
9780812973464
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71935797

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Book Title
American Lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House
Author
Jon Meacham
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
United States / 19th Century, History & Theory, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
512 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
23.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

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Dewey Decimal
973.5/6092 B
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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by kmoutdoorFeb 11, 2018
Good book
Good piece of literature. Jackson was the man. Sure, he did some questionable stuff... but thats the way the world worked back then. If not for Jackson, we would not be the great nation we are today. Nevermind his abuse of the natives. Jefferson and Washington had slaves and Lincoln was a racist. So what. Jackson went to battle against all who opposed him. Crying your eyes out about how Trump takes on the media? You should see how Jackson handled the press. As the Bible says, "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun." Presidents have long been controversial in behavior and gone to war with the press. We have just had a long line of mil toast Presidents who value public opinion over doing the right thing. Jackson was the man, defender of the nation, builder of an empire, man of the people. etc. Read this book and see how. I also recommend, "Andrew Jackson and the People of the Western Waters" Read up, get informed of your history before you open your mouth about current eventsRead full review
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