Description
Author Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Publisher Little, Brown & Company 1946
Binding hardcover without dustjacket
Condition fine but without dustjacket
Summary
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Age of Jackson offers an in-depth exploration of Andrew Jackson's impact on American democracy. Schlesinger examines the political, social, and economic forces that shaped Jacksonian democracy, making this book a definitive guide to understanding 19th-century America. Through brilliant analysis, Schlesinger reveals the struggle between emerging modern America and its rural, agrarian roots, emphasizing the conflicts between the privileged elite and the common citizen. A timeless historical masterpiece, The Age of Jackson remains relevant for its portrayal of populism and its long-lasting influence on U.S. politics.