Andrew Jackson rose from rural poverty to become the dominant figure in American politics between Jefferson and Lincoln. His reputation, however, defies easy description. Learn more about Andrew Jackson's public career, including the momentous Battle of New Orleans and the far-reaching Bank War; his marriage to an already married woman, and a deadly duel with a Nashville dandy.

THE FIRST POPULIST by David S. Brown, available May 17, 2022: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-First-Populist/David-S-Brown/9781982191092

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