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Book Synopsis: Most Americans know Andrew Jackson as a frontier rebel against political and diplomatic norms, a "populist" champion of ordinary people against the elitist legacy of the Founding Fathers. Many date the onset of American democracy to his 1829 inauguration. Despite his reverence for the "sovereign people," however, Jackson spent much of his career limiting that sovereignty, imposing new and often unpopular legal regimes over American lands and markets. He made his name as a lawyer, businessman, and official along the Carolina and Tennessee frontiers, at times ejecting white squatters from native lands and returning slaves to native planters in the name of federal authority and international law. On the other hand, he waged total war on the Cherokees and Creeks who terrorized western settlements and raged at the national statesmen who refused to "avenge the blood" of innocent colonists. During the long war in the south and west from 1811 to 1818 he brushed aside legal restraints on holy genocide and mass retaliation, presenting himself as the only man who would protect white families from hostile empires, "heathen" warriors, and rebellious slaves. He became a towering hero to those who saw the United States as uniquely lawful and victimized. And he used that legend to beat back a range of political, economic, and moral alternatives for the republican future.
Drawing from new evidence about Jackson and the southern frontiers, Avenging the People boldly reinterprets the grim and principled man whose version of American nationhood continues to shape American democracy.
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Experience the fascinating story of Andrew Jackson in "Avenging the People: Andrew Jackson, the Rule of Law, and the American Nation"! Delve into the life of this frontier rebel who forever changed the course of American democracy. From his 1829 inauguration that marked the beginning of a new era, to his controversial legal actions that reshaped American lands and markets, Jackson's legacy is truly extraordinary.
This captivating book unveils the hidden complexities of Jackson's character. While he championed the rights of ordinary people against elitist establishment, he also imposed new legal regimes over American territories. Witness his unwavering commitment to federal authority and international law as he defended native lands and facilitated the return of enslaved individuals. Love him or hate him, Jackson's legal pursuits were driven by a strong belief in protecting the sovereignty of the American nation.
Immerse yourself in the riveting accounts of Jackson's military campaigns against the Cherokees and Creeks. As he fought against these formidable adversaries, he relentlessly advocated for justice and vengeance. No obstacle was too great to prevent him from ensuring the safety of white families. His actions solidified him as a towering hero, embodying the essence of American lawfulness in the face of adversity.
Prepare to challenge your existing perceptions about Andrew Jackson and explore the intricate web of politics, economics, and morality surrounding him. "Avenging the People" presents a groundbreaking reinterpretation of a man who heavily influenced the direction of American democracy. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the true story behind one of America's most controversial figures.
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