History

Martin van Buren and the American Political System

Paperback

Price:
$79.00/£65.00
ISBN:
Published:
Jul 14, 2014
1984
Pages:
494
Size:
6 x 9 in.
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Donald Cole analyzes the political skills that brought Van Buren the nickname Little Magician,” describing how he built the Albany Regency (which became a model for political party machines) and how he created the Democratic party of Andrew Jackson.

Originally published in 1984.

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