The Coming of Democracy Presidential Campaigning in the Age of Jackson |
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| Author:
| Cheathem, Mark R. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4214-2598-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2018 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.99 |
Book Description:
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After the "corrupt bargain" that awarded John Quincy Adams the presidency in 1825, American politics underwent a fundamental shift from deference to participation. This changing tide eventually propelled Andrew Jackson into the White House--twice. But the presidential race that best demonstrated the extent of the changes was that of ......
After the "corrupt bargain" that awarded John Quincy Adams the presidency in 1825, American politics underwent a fundamental shift from deference to participation. This changing tide eventually propelled Andrew Jackson into the White House--twice. But the presidential race that best demonstrated the extent of the changes was that of ......