Andrew Jackson The Making of America by Teri Kanefield (Hardback Book)

Name: Andrew Jackson The Making of America by Teri Kanefield (Hardback Book)
Brand: Teri Kanefield

Teri Kanefield

This biography for young readers explores the life of the controversial seventh U.S. president, as well as his successes, failures, and legacy.\nBorn in the Carolina backwoods, Andrew Jackson joined the American Revolutionary War at the age of thirteen. After a reckless youth of gunfights, gambling, and general mischief, he rose to national fame as the general who defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans.\nJackson ran for president as a political outsider, championing the interest of common farmers and frontiersmen. Determined to take down the wealthy, well-educated East Coast \u201Celites,\u201D he pledged to destroy the national bank\u2014which he believed was an engine of corruption serving the interest of bankers and industrialists. A staunch nationalist, he sought to secure and expand the\n\nAndrew Jackson\nThe Making of America\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: th;