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

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

• Provides biographical sketches of prominent Democratic figures

• Includes comprehensive coverage of political parties between the Revolution and the Civil War

• Features an essay from a Jacksonian-era political expert

• Incorporates the most recent scholarship to help explain the Democrats' rise to power