American lion
Subtitle: Andrew Jackson in the White House
By: Jon Meacham.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 483
ISBN-13: 9781400063253
Subjects: Jackson, Andrew, -- 1767-1845; Jackson, Andrew, -- 1767-1845 -- Family; Jackson, Andrew, -- 1767-1845 -- Friends and associates; Presidents -- United States -- Biography; United States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837
Genres: Biography.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.