It's taken me longer than I hoped to respond to this piece by Steve Yoder (h/t John Fea). Yoder poses an interesting proposition: That the Democratic party should drop its association with Jackson because he was "perhaps the most systematic violator of human rights for America’s nonwhites." This question of name association is one that is not … Continue reading Should the Democratic Party Dump Andrew Jackson?
Thank You, Nashville
I want to thank the hit ABC show Nashville for using the cover of Andrew Jackson, Southerner as a prop in the mayor's office. It would be better if someone on the show were actually reading the book, but I'll take it. (Of course, that portrait just happens to be the same one I'm using for my … Continue reading Thank You, Nashville
Andrew Jackson, Southerner Available for Pre-Sale
Amazon.com has Andrew Jackson, Southerner listed at a pre-sale price of 29.80. That's 25% off of the list price of $39.95. I also plan to hold a contest of some sort to give away a handful of signed copies this fall.
Andrew Jackson, Southerner in LSU Press’ Fall 2013 Catalog
The Fall 2013 LSU Press catalog includes Andrew Jackson, Southerner. Here is the description: Many Americans view Andrew Jackson as a frontiersman who fought duels, killed Indians, and stole another man’s wife. Historians have traditionally presented Jackson as a man who struggled to overcome obstacles and helped create a more democratic United States. In his compelling new … Continue reading Andrew Jackson, Southerner in LSU Press’ Fall 2013 Catalog
Reflections on Robert V. Remini
As I noted earlier this week, Robert V. Remini passed away on March 28. Given his age, it wasn't unexpected news. In fact, I had just been wondering about the health of Remini and also Donald Cole, who turned 91 last Sunday, over the weekend. Last year, I included Remini among the historians who influenced … Continue reading Reflections on Robert V. Remini
R.I.P. Robert V. Remini
Tim Lacy has written a reflection about working with Jacksonian historian Robert V. Remini, who passed away last Thursday. I'll post my own thoughts about Remini later this week.
Book Cover Design for Andrew Jackson, Southerner
I'm pleased to present the cover of my forthcoming book, Andrew Jackson, Southerner, due to be published in October. I could not be happier with the work that LSU Press has done on designing the covers of this book and my first, Old Hickory's Nephew.
Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812 Centennial
The most recent issue of Tennessee Historical Quarterly includes an article, entitled "Forging the 'Hero of New Orleans': Tennessee Looks at the Centennial of the War of 1812," by Dr. Tom Kanon, a TSLA staff member and an expert on Tennessee during the War of 1812. Kanon argues that "much of the reason for the 'success' of … Continue reading Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812 Centennial
BrANCH 2012: Rethinking Honour and Community
My panel was scheduled for Saturday afternoon. One of my c0-presenters, Ryan Quintana, is from Franklin and is teaching at Wellsley, so we compared notes about our geographic and family similarities. I'll be honest--I find it hard to pay attention during panels on which I am a presenter because I'm thinking about my own presentation. … Continue reading BrANCH 2012: Rethinking Honour and Community
Summer 2012 Research
My summer research agenda for 2012 was a bit different from the last two years I've written about here (2010) and here (2011). I sent off the Jackson manuscript to LSU Press right after the semester ended in May, so there wasn't anything to do in that regard. (I did start working on a skeleton … Continue reading Summer 2012 Research
Jacksonian America: Society, Personality, and Politics 