American lion : Andrew Jackson in the White House / Jon Meacham.

1st ed.

New York : Random House, c2008.

xxiv, 483 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.

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.

English

December 17, 2008

Includes bibliographical references (p. [449]-462) and index.