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Book SynopsisThe third volume covers Jackson's reelection to the presidency and the weighty issues with which he was faced: the nullification crisis, the tragic removal of the Indians beyond the Mississippi River, the mounting violence throughout the country over slavery, and the tortuous efforts to win the annexation of Texas.
Trade ReviewIf courage is required in a biographer of Andrew Jackson, there is, at least, no shortage of literary battles where that bravery can by displayed. Professor Remini deserves his campaign medals.
—Peter Marshall,
Times Literary SupplementJackson's significance in American political and social history is enormous. His larger-than-life personality and equally heroic convictions and prejudices changed the Presidency and the character of American political parties . . . [Remini] has produced a wonderful portrait, rich in detail, of a fascinating and important man and an authoritative . . . account of his role in American history.
—John A. Garraty,
New York Times Book ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgements
Preface
Chronology of Jackson's Life, 1833-1845
1. Jacksonian America
2. "Nullification...Means Insurrection and War"
2. The Union Preserved
4. Reshuffling the Cabinet
5. "The Grand Triumphal Tour"
6. Duane's Dismissal
7. Panic!
8. Jackson's "Revolution"
9. The Rise of the Whig Party
10. Censure and Portest
11. "The Bank Is Dead"
12. The Hermitage Fire
13. The Most Dangerous Moment
14. "Permit Nothing That Is Wrong"
15. "No Apology"
16. Democratizing the Government
17. A Question of Freedom
18. "The Republic Has Degenerated into a Democracy"
19. "To Demand the Respect of All Europe"
20. Twilight of the Indians
21. "A Bomb Thrown Without Warning"
22. Jacksonian Democrazy
23. Texas
24. Jackson Triumphant
25. Life in the White House
26. Farewell
27. "Well Done Thou Faithful Servant"
28. to Join the Church
29. Silver Jubilee
30. Beaten But Not Conquered
31. A Fading Taper
32. "We Must Regain Texas"
33. "We Will All Meet in Heaven"
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