First published 1998
Robert Vincent Remini presents Andrew Jackson as more than the simple frontier general of popular imagination. This three volume biography examines Jackson's complex character through his role in America's westward growth, his time as senator, his presidential campaigns, and his two terms in office. Remini traces how Jackson navigated the nullification crisis, implemented the forced removal of Native Americans west of the Mississippi River, confronted growing national tensions over slavery, and pursued the difficult annexation of Texas. The author reveals a multifaceted leader whose decisions shaped the young nation during a period of territorial expansion and internal conflict. Remini's comprehensive treatment shows how Jackson's presidency addressed major constitutional and moral challenges that would define America's future.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, american, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-thriller
Setting: Mississippi River, Texas
Period: 19th Century
544 pages · Paperback · Johns Hopkins University Press