First published 1990
Robert V. Remini focuses his scholarly lens on Andrew Jackson's most controversial and lasting contributions to American society. The nation's leading Jackson scholar draws from thirty years of research to examine three pivotal aspects of the seventh president's influence. Remini analyzes Jackson's expansion of democratic participation, his implementation of Indian removal policies, and his relationship with the institution of slavery. The author presents a nuanced view of Jackson's complex legacy, moving beyond simple condemnation or praise. These focused essays synthesize decades of archival work and historical analysis. Remini offers historians and students a clear-eyed assessment of how Jackson's decisions shaped American development long after his presidency ended.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, american, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: nuanced, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-analysis
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
132 pages · Paperback · LSU Press