Harry Thurston Peck

William Hickling Prescott

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was the first American to win international acclaim as an historian. Prescott has stood the test of time and is as fascinating to read today as he must have been 100 years ago. This biography was originally published in 1905 and contains the following chapters: The New England Historians Early Years The Choice of a Career Success In Mid Career The Last Ten Years "Ferdinand and Isabella" - Prescott's Style "The Conquest of Mexico" as Literature and as History "The Conquest of Peru" - "Philip II" Prescott's Rank as an Historian Index

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of the Pacific
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 247g
• ISBN-13: 9781410209382
• ISBN-10: 1410209385
• Artikelnr.: 21067306

Autorenporträt

Harry Thurston Peck (1856-1914) was an American classicist, critic, and editor with a prolific contribution to the landscape of American letters at the turn of the 20th century. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Peck completed his education at Columbia University, where he enthusiastically embraced classical studies. He later returned to Columbia to join the faculty, where he served as a professor of Latin and brought forth a modern approach to classical scholarship. Peck's engagement with literary work extended beyond academic realms; he was deeply involved with publications as the editor of 'The Bookman' and contributed to the 'Forum' among other periodicals. In his biographical enterprise, 'William Hickling Prescott' stands as a testament to Peck's erudite writing style and scholarly rigor. The book delves into the life and works of Prescott, a renowned American historian, embodying Peck's keen analysis of literary figures. His vast oeuvre, blending scholarly insight with accessible prose, has been pivotal to advancing the dissemination and appreciation of classical and historical literature in American culture. Peck was known for his incisive criticism and his capacity to elicit the broader cultural implications of classical texts, which he applied to assess the contributions of literary luminaries like Prescott. Throughout his career, Peck's scholarship was deeply interwoven with the literary landscape, making significant contributions to classical and literary studies in the United States.