Reviews

"Andrew Jackson, as the seventh president of the United States, from 1829 to 1837, has long been considered one of the best half dozen or so of all American presidents. This interesting and insightful review of the major events of Jackson's presidency can be read for profit and entertainment by student and general reader alike."--Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography"The best account of the presidency of Andrew Jackson, distinguished for its erudition, lucidity, fairness, and balance."--American Historical Review"The Old Hickory that emerges from the pages of this volume is a different Jackson from the traditional, almost mythic figure, a man less sure of himself than imagined, a man more controlled by the political and economic forces of his age than the reverse."--Journal of Southern History"A balanced and original interpretation."--Journal of American History"Cole nimbly and authoritatively traverses one of the most exciting, dynamic, and colourful administrations in American history. Thoroughly researched, original in conception, imaginatively probing in analysis, and fascinating in detail."--TLS

"The best treatment we have of Jackson's presidency--succint, balanced, probing."--Daniel Feller, author of The Public Lands in Jacksonian Politics"Gives 'Old Hickory' a new place in the history of the presidency. A provocative and challenging interpretation."--John M. Belohlavek, author of Let the Eagle Soar: The Foreign Policy of Andrew Jackson