[CobaltBlue]

Henry and Brooks Adams were the sons of Charles Francis Adams, who was the son of John Quincy Adams, 6th President. John Quincy Adams was the son of John Adams, 2nd President.

If you ever read the autobiography of Henry Adams, he sort of thought he might become president one day but he really was no good at politics. So for him to sneer at other presidents as disproving the theory of evolution is just sour grapes.

I've never read Brooks Adams, but have read that he was a proto-fascist.

I didn't really enjoy reading Henry Adams, he was a bore. But it was required reading for a class I took.

His theories on the evolution of empires were rather interesting, but that was only the last few chapters and he seemed somewhat confused. I think he cribbed some of his ideas from his brother, Brooks.

By the way, I don't think you should call other people "fool." Matthew 5:22.

[f.Christian]

... it fits !

Main Entry: 1fool
Pronunciation: 'fül
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French fol, from Late Latin follis, from Latin, bellows, bag; akin to Old High German bolla blister, balg bag -- more at BELLY
Date: 13th century
1 : a person lacking in judgment or prudence
2 a : a retainer formerly kept in great households to provide casual entertainment and commonly dressed in motley with cap, bells, and bauble b : one who is victimized or made to appear foolish : DUPE
3 a : a harmlessly deranged person or one lacking in common powers of understanding b : one with a marked propensity or fondness for something < a dancing fool > < a fool for candy >
4 : a cold dessert of pureed fruit mixed with whipped cream or custard