Book ‘Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars’ by Robert V. Remini
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jul.06, 2019, under Books
Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars by Robert V. Remini
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an excellent chronicle of Jackson and his obsessive efforts to rid lands of the U.S. of indians. The book would’ve been even better if author Remini wasn’t being P.C. and acting as apologist to the sensitive readers far too often throughout the book. So, again, comes the trouble of recent books as authors weaken the writing with apologies. Of all books histories should have no apologies from the writer. History is history.
The bulk of the book is very well constructed with dates that are often left out of most histories, so the reader can know when they are in the book. The histories of the various packs of indians and soldier encounters are detailed well with motivations and results. Added are adjacent happenings in the U.s. and abroad providing a very well rounded view of the history included. This, in my opinion, is best parts of teh book: Remini’s expertise shining through as he gives various perspectives though out the book.
The last few chapters were not as keenly written as the early bulk of the book. The book wraps quickly with questions left unanswered and truncated resolutions to issues.
Bottom line: I recommend the book. 8 out of 10 points.
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