Customer Review: Jon Meacham's well-written American Lion provides a highly detailed insight into the goings-on in Andrew Jackson's White House. It seems the Jackson presidency was characterised by an intricate intertwining between politics and family affairs, and in that respect the narrative makes some of the most... more info
Customer Review: American Gospel is right on target. Americans are fortunate that our founders conceived the wall of separation between church and state. These educated and forward thinking representatives had the historical knowledge to realize the folly of alternatives.
Customer Review: I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in this time period of American History. The book covers the Nullification Crisis, The Trail Of Tears and the controversy over the National Bank. Of course, the reader will learn about an interesting and colorful man in Andrew Jackson. Too... more info
Customer Review: I was amazed when I first saw the contents of this anthology--had had no idea that so many big names had written about the civil rights movement. But when you actually read the anthology, a lot of these pieces, as fun as they may be to read in general, aren't really about the civil rights movement... more info
Customer Review: This book was supposed to be new. It was a gift and the cover sleeve was wrinkled and I was embarassed to give it as a gift. "Strand Books" should realize that if I had seen this book prior to purchasing, I would have chosen another book.