| James Jackson: Duelist and Militant Statesman, 1757-1806 Contributor(s): Foster, William O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820334405 ISBN-13: 9780820334400 Publisher: University of Georgia Press OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Published in 1960, this biography examines the life of James Jackson, a general in the Revolutionary War and later governor, congressman, and senator to Georgia. Jackson advocated strict construction of the Constitution, states' rights, and the welfare of the common man. He was a dominant figure in the affairs of Georgia during the last decade of his life and was at the center of the Yazoo controversy, where he worked for the repeal of the land sales. Foster's portrayal shows Jackson as a strong personality with a fiery disposition who played an important role in the history of the state. |
Contributor Bio(s): Foster, William O.: - WILLIAM O. FOSTER taught at North Georgia College, St. Petersburg Junior College, Georgia Military Academy, Presbyterian College, and Florida Southern College. |
