Andrew Jackson

美国Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 158K words
Chapters: 16

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Andrew Jackson by William Garrott BrownAuthor: Brown, William Garrott, 1868-1913,Language: English, Class: E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861), Release Date: Jan 25, 2010

Editor's review

This biography of Andrew Jackson, written by William Garrott Brown in the early twentieth century, is an early popular history that systematically traces Jackson's life. Centered on his political and military career, it follows his path from frontier soldier to the White House and reflects the broader context of early American party politics and westward expansion. As a public-domain e-book, it is moderate in length and clear in English, making it a suitable basic introduction to the Jackson era and to American political history in the first half of the nineteenth century. Readers should be mindful of the author's own historical standpoint: controversial events such as Indian removal are often glossed over or defended in the tone common to his time, and should be read alongside modern historical scholarship. The book is best treated as a source-oriented introductory biography rather than a contemporary scholarly verdict, and in a Chinese context can be read together with general histories of the United States to establish a framework of figures and events.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers seeking an initial understanding of Jackson's life and early American politics
Students taking American history courses who need original English readings
Readers who enjoy public-domain historical biographies and narrative prose
Learners who need a thread of figures to connect the history of the United States in the first half of the nineteenth century

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a contemporary scholarly reassessment of Jackson
Those who struggle with English and would prefer a direct Chinese translation
Researchers who need extensive notes, references, and source criticism

Reading tips

Read a concise general history from American independence to the eve of the Civil War first, to establish a chronological framework before turning to the biography.
While reading, note Jackson's key decisions and mark any points you find doubtful.
For controversial content such as Indian removal, read modern works for comparison.
For the English original, read closely in sections and write a few sentences in Chinese summarizing each chapter.

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FAQ

Is this a Jackson biography written by a contemporary scholar?

No. The author, William Garrott Brown, lived from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, and this is an early popular biography whose views bear the imprint of its time. It is useful as an introductory thread but should not be treated as a contemporary scholarly verdict; on controversial events, consult modern research.

How difficult is the English, and what background is needed?

The prose is popular historical writing of the early twentieth century. Its sentences are not especially complex, but it involves many American political parties, place names, and personal names. It suits readers with college-level English reading ability and a basic background in American history; unfamiliar proper names can be looked up as you go.

What format is the e-book, and where does it come from?

The book comes from Project Gutenberg and is a free public-domain e-book, first released in 2010. Project Gutenberg is known for providing free e-books; readers can search for it by title on its site, where formats typically include plain text and versions suited to e-readers.

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About the author

美国 Author · 1868 · 1913

William Garrott Brown (1868–1913) was an American historian and essayist. Public information about him is limited, and few details of his life survive; however, the two works held in this collection show that his interests centered on American political history and the study of important political figures. His representative works, Andrew Jackson and Stephen Arnold Douglas, take as their subjects the seventh President of the United States and the prominent nineteenth-century senator respectively, indicating that he was skilled at tracing the course of American politics through the lens of biography. Writing of this kind generally combines factual historical narrative with the portrayal of character, is addressed to general readers, and is clear, plain, and readable in style. Although his output was small and his influence limited, these two biographies remain accessible and useful references for later readers seeking to understand the age of Jackson and Douglas's political activities.