Vindicating Andrew Jackson: the 1828 election and the rise of the two-party system

The spring of 1825

Taking sides, 1825-1826

Organizing at the top, 1827

Organizing at the bottom: the east

Organizing at the bottom: the west and the south

Political parties in 1828

Election year

Election day

Appendix A. Andrew Jackson's first inaugural address, March 4, 1829

Appendix B. Excerpts from Andrew Jackson's first annual message, December 8, 1829.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Editors' Foreword; Author's Preface; Introduction; 1. The Spring of 1825; 2. Taking Sides, 1825-1826; 3. Organizing at the Top, 1827; 4. Organizing at the Bottom: The East; 5. Organizing at the Bottom: The West and the South; 6. Political Parties in 1828; 7. Election Year; 8. Election Day; Appendix A: Andrew Jackson's First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1829; Appendix B: Excerpts from Andrew Jackson's First Annual Message, December 8, 1829; Notes; Bibliographic Essay; Index; Gallery 1; Gallery 2; Gallery 3; Back Cover.