A study of Andrew Jackson's years fighting Native Americans and the British in the Southern States, that examines his leadership, his Indian policy, and his reputation during his lifetime and in modern history.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-416) and index.

Beginnings -- Vanguard of Empire -- The Frontier -- The Cumberland Salient -- Under Siege -- "I Am a Native of This Nation & of Rank in It" -- The Rise of Andrew Jackson -- Buchanan's Station and Nickajack -- "When You Have Read This Letter over Three Times, Then Burn It" -- Major General Andrew Jackson -- Conspiracy and Blood -- Old Hickory -- Massacre -- "Time Is Not to Be Lost" -- Mutiny -- They "Whipped Captain Jackson, and Run Him to the Coosa River" -- Horseshoe Bend -- "We Have Conquered" -- "I Act without the Orders of Government" -- "To Arms!" -- "I Will Smash Them, so Help Me God!" -- Beauty and Booty.