Publisher's Synopsis
The Reign of Andrew Jackson and His Remarkable Life is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most controversial and influential presidents. Written by Frederic Austin Ogg, a noted historian and author, this book covers Jackson's life from his humble beginnings in the Carolina backcountry to his rise as a military hero and eventual presidency.Ogg delves into the many facets of Jackson's life, including his childhood as an orphan, his military career, his controversial policies as president, and his impact on American politics and society. The book also explores Jackson's personal life, including his marriage to Rachel Donelson and his relationships with his family and friends.Throughout the book, Ogg provides a balanced and nuanced view of Jackson, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a person. He also contextualizes Jackson's life within the broader historical and political context of his time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that Jackson faced as president.Overall, The Reign of Andrew Jackson and His Remarkable Life is an engaging and informative biography that offers readers a thorough and insightful look at one of America's most complex and influential leaders.1921. A chronicle of the frontier in politics. This work is a short history of the man who became a general, then president of the United States. Contents: Jackson the frontiersman; Creek War and the victory of New Orleans; conquest of Florida; death of King Caucus; democratic triumph; reign begins; Webster-Hayne debate; tariff and nullification; war on the United States Bank; removal of the Southern Indians; Jacksonian succession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
