The first study of the political culture of Jackson and his compatriots.
Preface Introduction Home Left, Home Found Andrew Jackson: In Search of Honor, in Defense of Reputation John Overton: The Power Behind the Throne John Coffee: Kin but by Blood George Washington Campbell: Jackson's Man in the East William B. Lewis: The Loyal Retainer William Carroll: The People's Advocate Hugh Lawson White: The Tennessee "Brutus" John Henry Eaton: A Lost Man James K. Polk: The Cause Above All Else Sam Houston: The Prodigal Son Epilogue Bibliography Index
LORMAN A. RATNER is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Tennessee and Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
?[R]atner presents a provocative idea that should be borne in mind
by future Jacksonian scholars. Also, the biographical sketches,
particulary those of lesser-known figures like John Coffee and
George Washington Campbell, should serve as useful sources.?-The
Journal of Southern History
?A fine overview of a controversial, but admirable populist
President and the equally colorful and honor-bound men who were his
confidants and comrades in the nation's early western-looking
development.?-Scan-A-Book
"�R�atner presents a provocative idea that should be borne in mind
by future Jacksonian scholars. Also, the biographical sketches,
particulary those of lesser-known figures like John Coffee and
George Washington Campbell, should serve as useful sources."-The
Journal of Southern History
"A fine overview of a controversial, but admirable populist
President and the equally colorful and honor-bound men who were his
confidants and comrades in the nation's early western-looking
development."-Scan-A-Book
"[R]atner presents a provocative idea that should be borne in mind
by future Jacksonian scholars. Also, the biographical sketches,
particulary those of lesser-known figures like John Coffee and
George Washington Campbell, should serve as useful sources."-The
Journal of Southern History
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