Andrew Jackson Symbol for an Age
By John William Ward
Every age creates heroes to suit its needs. For young pioneering America of the early nineteenth century, Andrew Jackson filled that need. This book shows how Jackson captured the imagination of his contemporaries and how the ideals of the period were fused in him. It is, therefore, a study of Jackson’s time rather than simply a study of the man. The author sheds light on the psychology of the myth and hero-making in general. By doing so he succeeds in separating some fact from fiction hitherto accepted as fact. This dynamic often unique approach makes for a fascinating account of early America and the man who dramatized its destiny.
Paperback , 274 pages
