The Education of Henry Adams (1918)

The Education of Henry Adams (1918)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
734
ISBN
9781436551311

The Education of Henry Adams (1918)

The Education of Henry Adams is a memoir written by Henry Adams, an American historian, journalist, and member of the Adams political family. The book was first published in 1918, after Adams' death, and edited by his friend and historian, Ernest Samuels. The book chronicles the life and education of Henry Adams, from his childhood in Boston to his experiences as a student at Harvard University and his travels throughout Europe. It also details his career as a journalist and historian, including his involvement in the United States government and his work on the education system. The Education of Henry Adams is a unique memoir in that it is not a traditional autobiography. Instead, Adams uses his life experiences to explore the larger themes of American history, politics, and culture. He reflects on the changes he witnessed during his lifetime, including the rise of industrialization, the Civil War, and the emergence of the United States as a world power. The book is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American literature and has been praised for its insightful commentary on the complexities of modernity and the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.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.

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