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Henry Adams
James Truslow Adams
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This book, first published in 1933, examines the life and
achievements of Henry Adams, the American historian and political
journalist. It looks at his youth and early development of his
ideas, and goes on to look at his time as a diplomat, historian and
journalist – and his impact upon American political and
intellectual life.
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian",
James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the
American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and
politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to
the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of
cultural heritage and political and military entanglements.
Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones
and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with
philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of
American life and history as possible.
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian",
James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the
American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and
politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to
the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of
cultural heritage and political and military entanglements.
Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones
and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with
philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of
American life and history as possible.
There is a tradition of one-volume narrative histories of the
United States in which the political, military, diplomatic, social,
and economic strands are skillfully interwoven. Rather than add to
these volumes, "The Epic of America" paints a sweeping picture of
the diverse past that has created America's national story. In this
important narrative, James Truslow Adams reviews how the ordinary
American has matured over time in outlook, character, and opinion.
Adams grew increasingly conscious of how different an American is
now from the man or woman of any other advanced nation. He is
equally interested in the whole of American history, how it began,
and what it represented in the first half of the twentieth century.
Adams traces the historical origins of the American concept of
"bigger and better," attitudes toward business, the American Dream,
and other characteristics generally considered "typically
American." Ever since America became an independent nation, each
generation has seen an uprising of its citizens to save the
American Dream from forces seeking to overwhelm and dispel it.
Possibly the greatest of these struggles is still ahead--not a
struggle of revolutionists against established order, but of the
ordinary person who seeks to hold fast to the rights of "life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This classic book is
valuable for a new age and as important for this new century as it
was when originally written.
This book, first published in 1933, examines the life and
achievements of Henry Adams, the American historian and political
journalist. It looks at his youth and early development of his
ideas, and goes on to look at his time as a diplomat, historian and
journalist - and his impact upon American political and
intellectual life.
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian",
James Truslow Adams, this 2 volume set tells the story of the rise
of the American nation encompassing from economics, religion,
social change and politics from settlement to the Great Depression.
Due emphasis is given to the inter-connectedness of America with
Europe - both in terms of cultural heritage and political and
military entanglements. Extensive in size and scope and richly
illustrated with half-tones and maps these volumes balance a
historical narrative with philosophical interpretation whilst
touching on as many aspects of American life and history as
possible.
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian",
James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the
American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and
politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to
the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of
cultural heritage and political and military entanglements.
Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones
and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with
philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of
American life and history as possible.
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian",
James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the
American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and
politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to
the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of
cultural heritage and political and military entanglements.
Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones
and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with
philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of
American life and history as possible.
There is a tradition of one-volume narrative histories of the
United States in which the political, military, diplomatic, social,
and economic strands are skillfully interwoven. Rather than add to
these volumes, The Epic of America paints a sweeping picture of the
diverse past that has created America's national story. In this
important narrative, James Truslow Adams reviews how the ordinary
American has matured over time in outlook, character, and opinion.
Adams grew increasingly conscious of how different an American is
now from the man or woman of any other advanced nation. He is
equally interested in the whole of American history, how it began,
and what it represented in the first half of the twentieth century.
Adams traces the historical origins of the American concept of
"bigger and better," attitudes toward business, the American Dream,
and other characteristics generally considered "typically
American." Ever since America became an independent nation, each
generation has seen an uprising of its citizens to save the
American Dream from forces seeking to overwhelm and dispel it.
Possibly the greatest of these struggles is still ahead not a
struggle of revolutionists against established order, but of the
ordinary person who seeks to hold fast to the rights of "life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This classic book is
valuable for a new age and as important for this new century as it
was when originally written.
A beautifully written story of America's historical heritage, by
one of the country's greatest historians.
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