Sharp Knife: Andrew Jackson and the American Indians

by Alfred A. Cave

Book Overview

Drawing on a wide range of sources, this book exposes Andrew Jackson's failure to honor and enforce federal laws and treaties protecting Indian rights, describing how the Indian policies of "Old Hickory" were those of a racist imperialist, in stark contrast to how his followers characterized him, believing him to be a champion of democracy.

Early in his career as an Indian fighter, American Indians gave Andrew Jackson a name-Sharp...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CKJ29PHW
• ISBN13: 9798765119846
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"