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American Lion

Andrew Jackson in the White House

By Jon Meacham

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Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern ...

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The Presidency That Roared

Early in “Moby-Dick,” Melville announces his intention to celebrate the “democratic dignity” of ordinary men. To them he shall “ascribe high qualities, though dark.” For support in this endeavor, Melville appeals to the “great democratic God!” the de ... (read full critics)

nytimes published on Fri, 17 Sep 2010

American Lion By Jon Meacham

Jackson's legacyThe backwoods president who redefined executive powerAs the current administration sputters to an end and a new leader is elected, Americans may find it instructive to look back at the controversial presidency of Andrew Jackson. The m ... (read full critics)

bookpage published on Fri, 17 Sep 2010

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American Lion Andrew Jackson in the White House

The previous reviewer got it completely correct, but what struck this reviewer so forcefully was the author's ability to explain the complicated Jackson family relationships, and the seeminmgly endless brouhaha over Peggy Eaton's character, a scenario which would keep TMZ et al. on high alert for da ... (continue)

The previous reviewer got it completely correct, but what struck this reviewer so forcefully was the author's ability to explain the complicated Jackson family relationships, and the seeminmgly endless brouhaha over Peggy Eaton's character, a scenario which would keep TMZ et al. on high alert for days if it took place now. Andrew Jackson was sui generis, totally unlike any of his predecessors in the White House, and his successors could blaze trails of their own because of him. A worthy Pulitzer winner for biography last year, and would be an outstanding book in any year.

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A meticulous and thorough study of the private life of one of America's most under-appreciated Presidents. Meacham uses letters, speeches, and journals, many of them kept from the public's view until now, to develop a narrative of the emotional and often heartbreaking events that encompassed the se ... (continue)

A meticulous and thorough study of the private life of one of America's most under-appreciated Presidents. Meacham uses letters, speeches, and journals, many of them kept from the public's view until now, to develop a narrative of the emotional and often heartbreaking events that encompassed the seventh President's time in office. Read this book and you will gain an important understanding of the character of nineteenth century America, and how the events of Jackson's day shaped the modern Presidency.

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AlteredSoul said on Apr 7, 2009 | Add your feedback