Biography of martin van buren cragerie

&#;Martin Van Buren: The Romantic Age of American Politics&#; by John Niven was published in  Niven was a professor of history at Claremont Graduate University and a nationally known scholar of Jacksonian and Civil War history. He was previously a doctoral student of Allan Nevins at Columbia University where he received his PhD in  Niven died in

Niven&#;s &#;Martin Van Buren&#; is the first modern biography of the eighth president, and one of only two in my library. With more than six-hundred pages of text and eighty pages of notes it presents itself as a thorough and meticulously researched profile of one of our lesser-known presidents. What is less apparent, at least until the reader digests a chapter or two, is that the book&#;s first half is really a comprehensive tome on early nineteenth century New York state politics.

Although I didn&#;t particularly enjoy Niven&#;s biography of Martin Van Buren, it is solid in several respects. First, in its earliest pages the author provides a brief but excellent introduction to&#;

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Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, was a masterful politician and a key architect of the Democratic Party. Often referred to as the &#;Little Magician&#; due to his political acumen, Van Buren played a pivotal role in shaping the American political landscape in the early 19th century. His presidency, which was marred by economic turmoil, still left a lasting impact on American politics and governance.  

Early Life and Education

Birth and Family Background

Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, , in Kinderhook, New York, to Abraham Van Buren and Maria Hoes Van Alen. His parents were of Dutch descent, and his father was a farmer and tavern keeper. The Van Buren family was part of the Dutch Reformed Church, and Martin grew up in a bilingual household, speaking both Dutch and English (Cole, ). 

Childhood and Education

Van Buren&#;s early education was modest, primarily at local schools in Kinderhook. Despite the limited educational resourc