A Companion to the Era of Andrew Jackson (Wiley Blackwell by Sean Patrick Adams

By Sean Patrick Adams

A better half to the period of Andrew Jackson bargains a wealth of recent insights at the period of Andrew Jackson. This number of essays through major students and historians considers quite a few points of the lifestyles, instances, and legacy of the 7th president of the U.S..

  • Provides an outline of Andrew Jackson's lifestyles and legacy, grounded within the most modern scholarship and together with unique examine unfold throughout a few thematic areas
  • Features 30 essays contributed by means of best students and historians
  • Synthesizes the main up to date scholarship at the political, monetary, social, and cultural facets of the Age of Andrew Jackson

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