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This strong TIME particular variation, Andrew Jackson: An American Populist, examines the 7th president of the USA, his willful and combative variety and his enduring legacy, and why it's so resonant this present day. Born of humble origins and orphaned as a baby, Jackson grew to become a legal professional, a courageous and heroic normal, and a usa senator earlier than successful the presidency through besting John Quincy Adams, who were born with nice privilege. As a two-term president, Jackson amazing himself along with his ability at consensus-building in addition to his quest to rout corruption out of the govt. He may every now and then be woefully improper: brutal in his remedy of yank Indians and an unapologetic slave proprietor till his demise. but as a proficient and strong-minded political tactician Jackson introduced major legislative accomplishments, together with conserving South Carolina within the union. After his presidency, Jackson retired to his plantation in Tennessee, the Hermitage, the place he remained energetic in politics until eventually he died. Jackson’s lifestyles, activities and legacy are as very important this present day as they have been in his time. via unrivaled writing and storytelling in addition to notable illustrations, Andrew Jackson: An American Populist supplies the complete essence of the man.
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