Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Democrats: A Reference Guide

by Mark R. Cheathem

This illuminating overview explains political parties in the early 19th century, comparing and contrasting that era with the modern-day political climate.

In this chronological examination of the Democratic Party's origins, award-winning author Mark R. Cheathem traces the development of both the Democratic Party and the second American party system from its roots in the Jeffersonian Republicans in the 1790s to its maturation during...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610694066
• ISBN13: 9781610694063
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years