The Life Of Andrew Jackson

By Alexander Walker

Book Overview

The Life of Andrew Jackson is a comprehensive biography of the seventh President of the United States, written by Alexander Walker. The book covers Jackson's life from his humble beginnings in the Carolinas to his rise to power as a military leader and politician. The biography explores Jackson's early life, including his childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer. It also delves into his military career, including his role in the War of 1812 and his leadership in the Battle of New Orleans. The book also covers Jackson's political career, including his time as a U.S. Senator and his two terms as President. It explores his policies, including his controversial Indian Removal Act and his stance on states' rights. Throughout the biography, Walker provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Jackson, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a person. The book also examines the broader historical context of Jackson's life, including the social, economic, and political issues of the time. Overall, The Life of Andrew Jackson is a thorough and engaging biography of one of America's most complex and controversial Presidents.To Which Is Added An Authentic Narrative Of The Memorable Achievements Of The American Army At New Orleans, In The Winter Of 1814.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162988797
• ISBN13: 9781162988795
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"