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A review by steviec
Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times by H.W. Brands
4.0
Next to David McCullough, H. W. Brands is probably my favorite biographer. This one does not disappoint.
I'm convinced that Andrew Jackson is the man and President that our current President pretends to be, but isn't. A military man, distinguished by combat, macho, a man not afraid to say what he thinks, a man who values loyalty, etc. But in the end I am also convinced that Jackson isn't the kind of hero we should want. His view of justice was tainted by his time and hard upbringing. His distaste for government often led him to obstruct progress. His predilection for violence caused more problems than it solved. In the end though he makes for quite a character, and Brands is in fine form as he presents that character for our observation.
I'm convinced that Andrew Jackson is the man and President that our current President pretends to be, but isn't. A military man, distinguished by combat, macho, a man not afraid to say what he thinks, a man who values loyalty, etc. But in the end I am also convinced that Jackson isn't the kind of hero we should want. His view of justice was tainted by his time and hard upbringing. His distaste for government often led him to obstruct progress. His predilection for violence caused more problems than it solved. In the end though he makes for quite a character, and Brands is in fine form as he presents that character for our observation.