The Legacy of Andrew Jackson: Essays on Democracy, Indian Removal and Slavery
by Robert V. Remini
Walter Lynwood Fleming Lectures in Southern History (1988)
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Robert V. Remini, the nation's foremost authority on Andrew Jackson, has over the past three decades published numerous books on Jackson and his presidency, including a much-praised three-volume biography. His mastery of sources and singular diligence in advancing a revised image of Jackson are universally respected. In The Legacy of Andrew Jackson, Remini discusses Jackson's role in three areas of particular importance: democracy, Indian removal, and slavery. Thoughtful and illuminating, show more these essays will be of great interest to historians of the Jackson era and to all students of American history. show lessTags
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Robert V. Remini, professor emeritus of history & the humanities at the University of Illinois at Chicago, won the National Book Award for his three-volume biography of Andrew Jackson. He is the author of numerous books on American history, including "The Battle of New Orleans" & biographies of Henry Clay & Daniel Webster. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- The Legacy of Andrew Jackson: Essays on Democracy, Indian Removal and Slavery
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- 1988
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- History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, Art & Design
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- 973.5 — History & geography History of North America United States Jacksonian Era (1809-1837)
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- E382 .R45 — History of the United States United States Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861 By period Early nineteenth century, 1801/1809-1845 Jackson's administrations, 1829-1837
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