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The Life of Andrew Jackson
John Spencer Bassett · 1911
A two-volume scholarly biography of Andrew Jackson written by historian John Spencer Bassett in 1911.
A later scholarly account of Jackson's life, showing how historians studied and interpreted his presidency.
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What it is
This is a printed biography of Andrew Jackson written by John Spencer Bassett, a history professor, published in 1911. It is a scanned book held by a library collection.
Why it matters
Written decades after Jackson's death, this book reflects how historians of the early twentieth century studied and judged Jackson's presidency, using earlier letters and documents to build a full picture of his life.
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