A thoughtprovoking study of andrew jackson chronicles the life and career of a selfmade man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the united states, critically analyzing jackson s seminal role during a turbulent era in history, the political crises and personal upheaval that surrounded him, and. By jon meacham andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Historian jon meacham s eyeopening biography focuses on andrew jackson s years in the white house, from 1829 to 1837. This set him to thinking about exploring jacksons legacy. In jon meachams bestselling book the soul of america, the pulitzerprize winning author writes about president andrew jacksons. Meachams book, however, focuses on his presidency as it states on the cover and so it is missing a good look at the early years of jacksons life.
Andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of. The definitive biography of a largerthanlife president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed washington forever andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times. If only trump could channel his political hero wv metronews. Andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose. Jon meacham, the editor of newsweek, discerns a democratic dignity in the seventh presidents populism. The author of the new york times bestsellers thomas jefferson. Published in 2008, this biography of president jackson was awarded the pulitzer prize in 2009. In 2008, author jon meacham appeared at the national constitution center to discuss american lion, his andrew jackson biography that later won a pulitzer p. Andrew jackson in the white house, franklin and winston, destiny and power. Andrew jackson remains one of americas most extraordinary, influential and at times controversial leaders, defined by a brilliant military and political career that sought to advance the needs of the common man over those of the entrenched elitein essence, giving rise to the idea of populism. Succinct, engaging portrait of jackson, his circle and his influence. Hes known as an advocate for the common man and for fighting against corruption, but he is also known for owning slaves and for supporting the removal of native americans from their lands. Jennifer doudna, gene editing, and the future of the human race, in conversation with jon meacham. Aug 11, 2011 i was looking for a book that would provide a laymans perspective of how the relationship between god and government developed in this country.
Andrew jackson in the white house by jon meacham 2008, hardcover at the. In 2008, author jon meacham appeared at the national constitution center to discuss american lion, his andrew jackson biography that. The fiercely independent jackson was a tough customer, to be sure, and never one to back down from a fight. Nov 16, 2008 jon meacham talked about his book american lion. Drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers, he details the human dramathe family, the women, and the inner circle of advisers that shaped jackson s private world through years of storm and victory.
The eight years of jacksons presidency are the focus of the book. Andrew jackson in the white house is a 2008 biography of andrew jackson, the seventh president of the united states, written by jon meacham. Meacham describes how the brash southerner infiltrated dcs elitist circles on a wave of military accolades and populist support, then navigated everything from salacious social scandals to south carolinas effort to. Always take all the time to reflect that circumstances permit, but when the time for action has come, stop thinking. Andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book. More than the politics of the time, jon sheds light on the human drama and the family issues that consumed the players in the political arena at that time, working to shape jacksons private and public persona. To tell the saga of jacksons presidency, acclaimed author jon meacham goes inside the jackson white house. The american odyssey of george herbert walker bush, and the soul of america.
This is a ticketed virtual event which will take place on zoom. In magnificent prose, enriched by the authors discovery of new research materials, jon meacham has written an engrossing and original study of the life of andrew jackson. Mar 16, 2021 american lion andrew jackson in the white house book. The humanistic side of the seventh president is present throughout the book. The author states that he named the book american lion in order to capture the contradictions at jackson s core, because if he was on your side he would do all he could to protect you, but if you went against him, he became a ferocious. Examining the fiery legacy of andrew jackson february 3, 2009 in american lion, jon meacham delivers a portrait of the wargrizzled seventh president, a fierce populist who reshaped the. American lion book central rappahannock regional library.
Author interview jon meacham, author of american lion. Andrew jackson in the white house is a 2008 biography of andrew jackson, the seventh president of the united states, written by jon. Newsweek editor meacham makes a solid case that the warhero president was largely. Andrew jackson in the white house is a 2008 biography of the seventh president of the united states, andrew jackson, written by jon meacham. The american odyssey of george herbert walker bush, and. Andrew jackson in the white house is author jon meacham s fourth book. American lion 2008 tells the story of andrew jackson, americas seventh president.
Can americas problems be fixed by a president who loves jon. Andrew jackson in the white house is a sharp and succinct account of one of americas most consequential and. The definitive biography of a largerthanlife president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed washington forever andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Andrew jackson in the white house 9780812973464 by meacham, jon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Having read meacham s work on andrew jackson american lion. Andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. An intimate portrait of an epic friendship, discerns a similar democratic dignity in the seventh president of the united. The top video is an episode of bookmark, a pbs author interview show. Nov 10, 2008 american lion, jon meacham s carefully analytical biography of andrew jackson, looks past the theatrics and posturing to the essential elements of jackson s many showdowns. Meacham, whos the editor of newsweek, discusses his search for jacksons presidential soul as he walks to his office in new york, after having dropped off his fouryearold daughter at preschool. Traveling to america from ireland in 1765, his father, the senior andrew jackson, and his mother, elizabeth hutchinson jackson, moved into a tiny community a few hundred miles northwest of charleston, in a spot straddling the border between north and south carolina.
The battle for our better angels, he is a distinguished visiting professor at vanderbilt. Sep 15, 2020 this book is an overview of andrew jackson going against john quincy adams in the 1828 presidential election. Author interview jon meacham, author of american lion bookpage. Engel is the founding director of the center for presidential history at southern methodist university. One of the things that occurred to me as i read those wonderful books, he says, was that jackson had. Meacham who would later become an editor at newsweek and historical and biographical author, including of a pulitzer prizewinning 2008 biography of andrew jackson also acknowledges. Andrew jackson in the white house american lion by jon meacham. Jackson grew up an outsider, living on the margins and at the mercy of others. Jon meacham s splendid new book on andrew jackson shrewdly places presidential politics in the context of jackson s family lifeand vice versa. These blinks describe jackson s rise from poverty to the white house, and how he transformed the presidency from a relatively symbolic position into a powerful vehicle for representing the interests of the people. Analysis of jon meachams american lion by andrew jackson. Jon meacham won a pulitzer prize for this biography of andrew jackson, americas seventh president.
The blinkist app gives you the key ideas from a bestselling nonfiction book in just 15 minutes. Tina brown jon meacham s splendid new book on andrew jackson shrewdly places presidential politics in the context of jackson s family life and vice versa. From the new york timesbestselling author of franklin and winston and american gospel comes a magnificent portrait of andrew jackson, the man who shaped the modern presidency. Order signedpersonalized jon meacham books parnassus books. The definitive biography of a largerthanlife president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed washington forever andrew jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from.
The battle for our better angels, he is a distinguished visiting professor. Analysis of jon meachams american lion by andrew jackson cram. Andrew jackson in the white house random house, november 1, 2008. Andrew jackson in the white house, i was hoping it would be another concise and enjoyable read. Bush, as well as sweeping histories that get at the spirit of this country. Meacham has also written about franklin roosevelt and winston churchill, and more recently authored a bestselling biography of thomas jefferson. This is an opportunity that i got to talk to jon meacham on cspan one morning, on the topic of the presidency of andrew jackson.
Jon meacham tells andrew jacksons saga in a book that takes readers into the white house during jacksons presidency. With an abundance of gripping stories, and with admirable fairness, meacham offers a fresh portrait of one of the most controversial and consequential men ever to occupy the white house. To tell the saga of jackson s presidency, acclaimed author jon meacham goes inside the jackson white house. Drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers, he details the human dramathe. This engaging new book about andrew jackson, our first upfrom. Jon meacham in american lion has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the american presidencyand america itself. Nov 11, 2008 jon meacham is a pulitzer prizewinning biographer. This quality helped meacham describe jackson s motives and personal life. Nov 18, 2008 andrew jackson in the white house by jon meacham.
He provides new insights into jacksons emotional and intellectual character and personality, and describes life in the white house in a unique and compelling way. Apr 02, 2021 meacham began moonlighting as a biographer in the early 2000s, tackling the relationship between franklin delano roosevelt and winston churchill as his first subject. Parnassus books is proud to present walter isaacson discussing his new book, the code breaker. Nov 16, 2008 jon meacham, the editor of newsweek and author of franklin and winston. I found them at once distant and incredibly familiar. The main issues that characterize jacksons presidency. This election was considered a hot spot in american politics as these two were both on opposite ends of the spectrum, leaving the nation heated and divided as they pitted against each other in an effort to take a new path with a truly. National book festival 2020 summary jon meacham, one of americas bestknown historians, has written about american presidents, including andrew jackson, thomas jefferson and george h. The book recounts the presidential tenure of andrew jackson. Jon meachams splendid new book on andrew jackson shrewdly places presidential politics in the context of jacksons family life and vice versa. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, andrew jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. First, meacham focused on andrew jackson s show more content the letters have clearly shaped the narrative of the book. Andrew jackson in the white house, thomas jefferson. Feb 17, 2021 jon meacham has written full biographies on andrew jackson and thomas jefferson books that looked at the past and captured these men and their influence on the times they lived.
To understand his presidency it is helpful to know his past, where his ideas came from, who his friends were. Can americas problems be fixed by a president who loves. Jon meacham s splendid new book on andrew jackson shrewdly places presidential politics in the context of jackson s family life and vice versa. Drawing on newly discovered family letters and papers, he details the human dramathe family, the women, and the inner circle of advisers that shaped jackson s private.
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