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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• Publication Date: July 14, 2014
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• Print Length: 494 Pages
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