American lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
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New York : Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009.
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Book
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xxii, 483 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
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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.
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Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 3rd Floor
973.56/MEA
Due Apr 26, 2025
Wallingford Adult Biographies
B JACKSON ANDREW ME
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9780812973464, 0812973461
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [449]-462) and index.
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.
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Meacham, J. (2009). American lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. Random House Trade Paperbacks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Meacham, Jon. 2009. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. Random House Trade Paperbacks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Meacham, Jon, American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Meacham, Jon. American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009.
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