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The Education of Henry Adams (Hardcover)
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Henry Adams's Education of Henry Adams is a book that reveals a peculiarly American complacency in its subject, but without the redeeming writing skill of Thoreau and Emerson. Adams's autobiography is a tiresome catalogue of the times from the 1800's to 1892, with references to the present day and the use of coal and technology. It is a collection of essays, letters, and other writings, but does not provide an accurate account of the American experience. It is a book that is not worth reading, but is a useful resource for those interested in the history of the United States.
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Henry Adams's Education of Henry Adams is a book that reveals a peculiarly American complacency in its subject, but without the redeeming writing skill of Thoreau and Emerson. Adams's autobiography is a tiresome catalogue of the times from the 1800's to 1892, with references to the present day and the use of coal and technology. It is a collection of essays, letters, and other writings, but does not provide an accurate account of the American experience. It is a book that is not worth reading, but is a useful resource for those interested in the history of the United States.
Pros
- Insightful historical perspective
- Includes personal accounts and reflections
- Includes essays on American history
Cons
- Lacks depth and detail
- Lacks depth in some areas
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Originally written for close friends and family The Education of Henry Adams was released to the public only after the death of its author, American historian HENRY BROOKS ADAMS (1838-1918), a member of the Adams political family, Harvard professor of medieval history, and a journalist dedicated to exposing corruption. A reflective chronicle of life as a man crossing eras, Adams details how he saw the world around him change from the 19th century to the 20th. The schooling he had as a child left him wholly unprepared for the newer, faster world. The 20th century was dominated by scientific development, and Adams's education had been grounded in classical literature and history-areas that, he believed, offered no real advantages to modern man. Readers interested in historical periods of transition will find this autobiography a moving and thoughtful way to access the stresses and fears of those who lived through the last great societal shift.
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Specifications
| Subject | Educators, Historical |
| Dimensions | 1in. |
| Publication Date | 2008 |
| Pages | 456 Pages |
| Title | Education Of Henry Adams |
| Posts To | Australia, Canada, European Union |
| Item Height | 203mm |
| Ebay Product Id (Epid) | 87214104 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biographies & True Stories |
| Item Weight | 490g |
| Publisher | Henry B Adams |
| Number Of Pages | 456 Pages |
| Title_author | Henry B Adams |
| Isbn-13 | 9781605201085 |