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The Reign of Andrew Jackson

Frederic Austin · 1919

A 1919 history of Jackson's presidency and frontier career, part of the Chronicles of America series.

A later chronicle covering Jackson's presidency, including policies affecting Indigenous peoples.

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Frederic Austin, The Reign of Andrew Jackson, 1919. Yale University Press.

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What it is

This 1919 book by Frederic Austin is part of the "Chronicles of America" series, published by Yale University Press. It traces Jackson's life from frontiersman through his wars, political rise, and presidency, including major conflicts such as the bank war and the removal of southern Indian nations.

Why it matters

Written as a popular history nearly a century after Jackson's presidency, it shows how his era was remembered and taught to later generations, including controversial policies that affected many people beyond Jackson himself.

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  • What does the table of contents suggest the author considered Jackson's most important actions?
  • How might the book's framing as a "chronicle of the frontier in politics" shape its portrayal of Jackson?
  • What groups of people are affected by the events described, and how are they represented?

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