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Andrew Jackson Book Critique

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Brieanna Smith
Mrs. Celeste
History 1301-3A1
15 April 2017
A Testament to the Justified The biography of Andrew Jackson, Andrew Jackson and the search for Vindication, written by James C. Curtis, is a well written and fascinating study for college students and other adults who are genuinely interested in history. This book has been recognized by many universities and has been deemed the best account of the life of "Old Hickory", a common nickname for Andrew Jackson. This book consists of many published sources and goes into great detail about Jackson from his stormy childhood to his time serving as president. "Andrew Jackson has confronted such unrealistic expectations in his own lifetime", and this biography briefly expands over all subjects of his life (x). Curtis states that "as the force was rarely at rest, so the …show more content…

Curtis also included a resources page that shows where he received this information. If at ever any point there is doubt when reading this book, it is always an option to look up these sources and decipher whether what is being said is true or false. Curtis also decided to be sympathetic to Andrew Jackson instead of being critical because he realizes that Jackson was troubled (x). The book was very thorough but brief and is an easy read. Although this book is well written, there is also a few contradictions but overall this book has addressed every aspect of Jackson's life. Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication is a book that everyone should read to fully grasp Andrew Jackson's choices and strategies made to better the United States of America. James C. Curtis is a well-educated man, and this gives him the merit to compose this biography and talk critically. College students and people who are intrigued with history would find this to be interesting and educational. This book is considered James C. Curtis's best-written works and it is justifiably

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