Reviews for Martin Van Buren

The average rating for Martin Van Buren based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-03-25 00:00:00 Benjamin Reynolds 37th book read in 2015. Number 431 out of 465 on my all time book list. Follow the link below to see my video review:

Review # 2 was written on 2011-04-17 00:00:00 William R Allen Very good, extensive study of the life of the eighth President, Martin Van Buren. While a little slow at some points, the book picked up particularly for me when Van Buren became Jackson's Secretary of State. Niven did a good job at portraying Van Buren as a person who, while possessing some admirable qualities, also having his flaws and shortcomings. The reader gets a feel for Van Buren as a career politician, driven by the give and take of political negotiations.