History of the United States During Thomas Jefferson's Administrations (eBook)

Henry Adams (Autor)

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2022
1126 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739255-2 (EAN)

Infos

Henry Adams's "History of the United States During Thomas Jefferson's Administrations" is a complex and nuanced exploration of a pivotal era in American history. Covering the years 1801 to 1809, Adams engages with the intricacies of Jefferson's political philosophy, the burgeoning challenges of governance, and the struggles surrounding individual rights and national identity. Written in a style that marries rigorous historical analysis with a literary flair, Adams's narrative weaves together themes of democracy, civic responsibility, and the evolution of public sentiment. His keen observations provide readers with a lens through which to comprehend the interplay between personal ambition and national ideals during a transformative period in American politics. Henry Adams, a direct descendant of two U.S. presidents, drew upon his familial legacy when crafting this work. Living during the time of rapid social, economic, and political transformations in the late 19th century, Adams sought to understand the foundations of American democracy and the historical figures that shaped it. His intimate knowledge of political systems, along with his experience as a historian and author, inspired him to explore the life and times of Jefferson with unparalleled depth and insight. This book is essential for anyone interested in the roots of American democracy and the complexities of its early leadership. Adams's meticulous scholarship and profound reflections make this work an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, and general readers alike, inviting them to ponder the enduring implications of Jefferson's legacy in contemporary society.

Autor

Henry Adams (February 16, 1838 – March 27, 1918) was an American historian and member of the Adams political family, descending from two U.S. Presidents. As a scion of the prominent Adams family, he was the great-grandson of President John Adams and the grandson of President John Quincy Adams. Despite the lofty expectations inherent within his lineage, Henry Adams carved his own path in the field of American historiography. His 'History of the United States During Thomas Jefferson's Administrations' is a seminal work that exemplifies his analytical approach to the early years of the American Republic, as it explores the political and social transformations during Jefferson's presidency. Adams' historical writing is characterized by an incisive and critical perspective, unencumbered by the hagiography that often colored the works of his contemporaries. Emphasizing the complexities of political change and the subtle interplay of personality and ideology, Adams' oeuvre commands a respected place in American letters, not just for the erudition and depth of his historical insight but for the literary quality of his prose. His historiography often reflects his skepticism about the progress of democracy and the pertinence of his famed family legacy in a changing cultural landscape. Adams' contributions extend beyond history; he was also a novelist and an autobiographer, whose posthumously published memoir, 'The Education of Henry Adams', is considered a classic in American literature and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1919.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century US history • American democracy evolution • American History • american history 1800s • American political history • american republic • American Revolution • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • constitutional framework • early 19th century • Early American governance • early American republic • Founding Fathers • Founding Fathers United States • Grant • Hamilton • Henry Adams author • Historical Analysis • historical figures • Historical research • Historiographical tradition • Jeffersonian Democracy • Jeffersonian era • Ken Follett • Leadership Analysis • Lincoln • political landscape • political legacy • Political Philosophy • presidential biographies • ron chernow • scholarly interpretation • scholarly narrative • Thomas Jefferson presidency • us political history • US Revolutionary History • Washington