Four American Leaders - Eliot, Charles William
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In this insightful study, Charles William Eliot explores the lives and legacies of four great American leaders: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Drawing on primary sources and his own extensive knowledge of American history, Eliot provides a fascinating portrait of each leader and their impact on the nation. With clear and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization…mehr

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In this insightful study, Charles William Eliot explores the lives and legacies of four great American leaders: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Drawing on primary sources and his own extensive knowledge of American history, Eliot provides a fascinating portrait of each leader and their impact on the nation. With clear and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Charles William Eliot (1834-1926) was a transformative figure in American education and public life. As the longest-serving president of Harvard University (1869-1909), he revolutionized the American higher education system, championing elective courses and broadening the university curriculum. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Eliot graduated from Harvard in 1853 and later pursued chemistry, which contributed to his vision of pragmatic and practical education. His book, 'Four American Leaders', provides an illuminative insight into the lives and contributions of four significant figures in American history, reinforcing his belief in the value of character and leadership. Eliot's literary style in this work and others is marked by clarity, persuasion and a reflection of his educational philosophies. In addition to his accomplishments as an author, Eliot was a prominent member of various educational boards and commissions and played a pivotal role in educational reform. His intellectual contributions extend beyond 'Four American Leaders', including influential essays and speeches on a variety of topics pertaining to higher education, culture, and society at large. Eliot's legacy in academia remains significant, as he laid the groundwork for the modern liberal arts education.