Sharp Knife: Andrew Jackson and the American Indians
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (558 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440860394 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 341 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cave is professor emeritus of history at the University of Toledo.. About the AuthorAlfred A
Alfred A. Cave is professor emeritus of history at the University of Toledo.
presidency; and with the abuse of presidential power. 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.• Offers a chronological account of the life of Andrew Jackson, with particular attention to his interactions with Native American pe