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Author Meacham, Jon.

Title American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House / Jon Meacham.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. New York : Random House, [2008]
©2008
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1320704~S1
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 Naper Blvd. Adult Biography  BIO JACKSON    AVAILABLE
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Description xxiv, 483 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [449]-462) and index.
Summary 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.
Subject Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Family.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Friends and associates.
Presidents -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837.
ISBN 9781400063253 (acid-free paper)
1400063256 (acid-free paper)
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September 30 2010
SRP 2010 REVIEW: This was a great biography which added greatly to my knowlegde of Andrew Jackson. Anyone who wishes to call themselves a master of history needs to read this book.
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