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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Orphaned during the Revolutionary War, Andrew Jackson later married his true love and carved out a reputation as a prominent lawyer in America.
Chapter 3: Before becoming president, Jackson developed a reputation as a colorful and frequently violent figure.
Chapter 4: Jackson turned his military renown into political capital, winning the presidency.
Chapter 5: Jackson became president at a moment when Southern states’ rights were a pressing political issue nationwide.
Chapter 6: Jackson confronted other tough issues, including federal funding allocation and the controversial resettlement of Native peoples.
Chapter 7: Many of the major issues in Jackson’s first term were eclipsed by the long-running Eaton scandal.
Chapter 8: In a bold step, Jackson cleared house and turned his focus to the nullification crisis.
Chapter 9: In his second term, Jackson successfully challenged the power of the U.S. Bank.
Chapter 10: In his second term, Jackson was censured by the Senate and survived two assassination attempts.
Chapter 11: Jackson’s last challenges were safeguarding his legacy and resolving a dispute with France.
Chapter 12: Andrew Jackson’s legacy is contentious, yet none deny the impact he made.
Description
American Lion (2008) tells the story of Andrew Jackson, America’s seventh president. These blinks describe Jackson’s rise from poverty to the White House, and how he transformed the presidency from a relatively symbolic position into a powerful vehicle for representing the interests of the people.
Who Should Listen
- Historians and students of history
- Anyone interested in American politics
- Fans of a good biography