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American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House /
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| Author |
Meacham, Jon.
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| Call Number |
973.56 MEA |
| Publisher |
New York : Random House, |
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Subject
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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845.
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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Family.
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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Friends and associates.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837.
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| Title Statement |
American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House / Jon Meacham. |
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xxiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| 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. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN |
9781400063253 (alk. paper) |
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1400063256 (alk. paper) |
| LCCN |
2008023466 |
| Hold Requests |
1 |
| Bib No. |
1172944 |