POTUS #8 was a professional politician and a party man.

Eastern National Park and Monument Association, 1984, 477 pages
( More than a magnificent pair of sideburns: he was a 'Magician' and a 'Fox.' )
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Eastern National Park and Monument Association, 1984, 477 pages
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.
( More than a magnificent pair of sideburns: he was a 'Magician' and a 'Fox.' )
My complete list of book reviews.