"The Party Battles of the Jackson Period" by Claude G. Bowers is a journey into the heart of Andrew Jackson's presidency, a period of intense political clashes that reshaped American democracy. The book paints a vivid picture of the 1830s, an era marked by growing democratic participation and fierce battles between Jackson's followers and the old guard. It highlights the key personalities and events that defined this dramatic time, showcasing the transformation of American politics into a more populist arena filled with both grand political moves and personal conflicts. It promises a close examination of the era's history and the human stories interwoven within the political struggles.
The party battles of the Jackson period
By Claude G. (Claude Gernade) Bowers
Witness the dawn of modern American politics as a controversial president and his supporters ignite a fiery battle against entrenched elites, forever changing the nation's course.
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About the AuthorClaude Gernade Bowers was a newspaper columnist and editor, author of best-selling books on American history, Democratic Party politician, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ambassador to Spain (1933–1939) and Chile (1939–1953). His histories of the Democratic Party in its formative years from the 1790s to the 1830s helped shape the party's self-image as a powerful force against monopoly and privilege. Bowers was a sharp critic of Republicans and their Reconstruction policies for African American voting rights and civil rights.
Claude Gernade Bowers was a newspaper columnist and editor, author of best-selling books on American history, Democratic Party politician, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ambassador to Spain (1933–1939) and Chile (1939–1953). His histories of the Democratic Party in its formative years from the 1790s to the 1830s helped shape the party's self-image as a powerful force against monopoly and privilege. Bowers was a sharp critic of Republicans and their Reconstruction policies for African American voting rights and civil rights.
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