Jacksonian Democracy, 1829-1837

This classic work of political history provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Jacksonian era, one of the most important and turbulent periods in American history. Author William MacDonald explores the key political, social, and economic issues of the period, from the rise of mass democracy to the conflicts over slavery and the national bank. He also offers nuanced portraits of key figures such as Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, and Andrew Jackson himself. Written in clear and accessible prose, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.