Book Review: The Jacksonian Era 1828-1848
In The Jacksonian Era, 1828-1848, Glyndon G. Van Deusen examines the Jacksonian period in detail, defining it as the period of time between Jackson's 188 election to Zachary Taylor's 1848 election. Van Deusen provides us with a chronological look at the diplomatic and political events that took place during that time, though in an incredibly economical way. Politics takes a front seat to social and economic changes, the latter only showing up when they relate directly to the former. As such, the tariff, bank issues and the issue of western expansion are explored in detail and as expected, while the antislavery ...
