Henry Adams

Broschiertes Buch

John Randolph (1898)

Beschreibung

""John Randolph"" is a biography written by Henry Adams and published in 1898. The book chronicles the life of John Randolph, a prominent political figure in the United States during the early 19th century. Adams delves into Randolph's family background, his upbringing, and his political career, including his time as a member of the House of Representatives and his opposition to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The book also explores Randolph's personal life, including his struggles with mental illness and his relationships with family and friends. Overall, ""John Randolph"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most fascinating political figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Henry Adams was born on February 16, 1838, in Boston, Massachusetts, into the influential Adams family, which included two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Educated at Harvard University, Adams traveled to Europe after graduation and developed a deep interest in history, politics, and culture. During the American Civil War, he served as his father's secretary in London, gaining valuable diplomatic experience.Upon returning to the U.S., Adams became a journalist and critic of President Ulysses S. Grant's administration. He later became a professor of medieval history at Harvard, where he made significant contributions to historical scholarship. His nine-volume History of the United States During the Administrations of Jefferson and Madison solidified his reputation as a leading historian.Adams is best remembered for his autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams, which reflects on his life and the complexities of the modern world. Published in 1907, it won a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 1919. Adams passed away on March 27, 1918, leaving a lasting legacy as a historian, writer, and thinker.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 559g
• ISBN-13: 9780548659809
• ISBN-10: 054865980X
• Artikelnr.: 23426428