Quote:It is sort of depressing that this is the kind of history that is taught in modern education. Your views on Andrew Jackson are extremely ignorant and you would do well to educate yourself. I suggest reading the biography Andrew Jackson by H.W. Brands. It is very insightful into Andrew Jackson's life and presidency while also covering the tough decisions he made regarding the Native American's and their relationship with American citizens.

are you trying to say it is possible that Andrew Jackson was a complex man who was forced to make complex decisions in his lifetime and some of those key decisions can't be summed up in a simple two paragraph block in a high school text book?

 

Quote:No thanks. I'll stick to what I know, not some propaganda that tries to humanize that monster. If you want to keep your head in the sand and choose to ignore the historical facts, I can't help you. 

this is one of the reviews from amazon

 

"Andrew Jackson, one of the most unqualified US Presidents ever. I respect his military service, but the guy just wasn't cut out for the job. Brands has put together a solid bio in Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times. Though it did nothing to dissuade my low opinion of his political prowess, I would still recommend this as a good read, especially if you're interested in Jackson."

 

believe it or not, it is good for biographers to spell out all historical facts and try not to trick you into thinking things.  If Biographers do not do this people will stop reading them because they are inaccurate and find a better writer to quench their thirst for historical knowledge.


But like you said you have some education on the subject so whats the need to have any more.

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