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Vindicating Andrew Jackson
Donald B. Cole
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Description for Vindicating Andrew Jackson
Hardcover. The presidential election of 1828 is one of the most compelling stories in American history: Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and man of the people, bounced back from his controversial loss four years earlier to unseat John Quincy Adams. This study of Jackson's election separates myth from reality. Series: American Presidential Elections. Num Pages: 280 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JPA; JPHL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
The presidential election of 1828 is one of the most compelling stories in American history: Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and man of the people, bounced back from his controversial loss four years earlier to unseat John Quincy Adams in a campaign notorious for its mudslinging. With his victory, the torch was effectively passed from the founding fathers to the people. This study of Jackson's election separates myth from reality to explain why it had such an impact on present-day American politics. Featuring parades and public participation to a greater degree than had previously been seen, ... Read more
The presidential election of 1828 is one of the most compelling stories in American history: Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans and man of the people, bounced back from his controversial loss four years earlier to unseat John Quincy Adams in a campaign notorious for its mudslinging. With his victory, the torch was effectively passed from the founding fathers to the people. This study of Jackson's election separates myth from reality to explain why it had such an impact on present-day American politics. Featuring parades and public participation to a greater degree than had previously been seen, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of Kansas United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
American Presidential Elections
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700616619
SKU
V9780700616619
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About Donald B. Cole
Donald B. Cole, professor emeritus at Phillips Exeter Academy, is author of five previous books, including The Presidency of Andrew Jackson.
Reviews for Vindicating Andrew Jackson
A splendid new book that gives us a vivid, engaging, and original account of one of the most important elections in American history. With his scholarly eye and narrative verve, Cole brings the past alive with grace and insight. Jon Meacham, author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House ""Cole's important study is particularly valuable for its emphasis ... Read more