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American lion

Andrew Jackson in the White House
Pages
483
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

This remarkable book delves into the life of Andrew Jackson, exploring his rise from humble beginnings to become a pivotal figure in American politics and the architect of the modern presidency. It goes inside the Jackson White House, drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers to detail the human drama that shaped his private world through years of storm and victory. The narrative illuminates Jackson's powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, as he moved the White House to the center of national action and challenged entrenched interests.

About the author

J
Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and biographer of American presidents. He's known for insightful books like American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, and And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.