The Life and Letters of George Bancroft


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George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 – January 17, 1891) was an American historian and statesman who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level. During his tenure as U.S. Secretary of the Navy, he established the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845. He was a senior American diplomat in Europe. Among his best-known writings is the magisterial series, History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent. - Wikipedia.




The Life and Letters of George Bancroft


Book Description

George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 – January 17, 1891) was an American historian and statesman who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level. During his tenure as U.S. Secretary of the Navy, he established the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845. He was a senior American diplomat in Europe. Among his best-known writings is the magisterial series, History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent. - Wikipedia.







The Life and Letters of George Bancroft; Volume 3


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This definitive biography of American historian and statesman George Bancroft offers readers a detailed look at his life and work. From his influential 'History of the United States' to his political career as Secretary of the Navy and Minister to Great Britain, Bancroft was a key figure in shaping American history during the 19th century. Edited by Bancroft's friend and colleague M. A. De Wolfe Howe, this book remains an essential resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. 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.










The Life and Letters of George Bancroft; Volume 01


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This book is a biography of George Bancroft, one of America's most prominent historians and statesmen of the 19th century. Bancroft is best known for his ten-volume History of the United States, which he began writing in the 1830s and which remains an important work of American historiography. The book provides a detailed look at Bancroft's life, including his upbringing in Massachusetts, his education at Harvard, his political career, and his literary achievements. It also includes selections from Bancroft's personal correspondence, shedding light on his personality and intellectual development. 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.