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Waking giant : America in the age of Jackson

text Waking giant : America in the age of Jackson

Summary
America experienced unprecedented expansion and turmoil in the years between 1815 and 1848. Historian David S. Reynolds illuminates the period's political story as well as the social and cultural movements that influenced it. He casts fresh light ... Read more
Contents

Forging a national identity -- Political fights, popular fetes -- Jackson's presidency : democracy and power -- God's many kingdoms -- Reforms, panaceas, inventions, fads -- Rebellion and renaissance -- Party politics and manifest destiny.

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xi, 466 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher
Harper 2008

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 973.5 REY in Adult Non-fiction Available

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