"The Life and Letters of George Bancroft" offers an intimate glimpse into the world of one of America's most influential historians and statesmen. This collection, compiled by M. A. De Wolfe Howe, brings together a carefully curated selection of Bancroft's personal correspondence and significant life events. Through his letters, readers gain insight into Bancroft's thoughts on politics, literature, and the shaping of American identity. Bancroft, a prominent figure in 19th-century America, served as Secretary of the Navy ...
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"The Life and Letters of George Bancroft" offers an intimate glimpse into the world of one of America's most influential historians and statesmen. This collection, compiled by M. A. De Wolfe Howe, brings together a carefully curated selection of Bancroft's personal correspondence and significant life events. Through his letters, readers gain insight into Bancroft's thoughts on politics, literature, and the shaping of American identity. Bancroft, a prominent figure in 19th-century America, served as Secretary of the Navy and as a diplomat to Great Britain and Germany. His extensive historical writings, particularly his multi-volume "History of the United States," established him as a leading voice in interpreting the nation's past. This volume illuminates the man behind the historical narratives, revealing his intellectual pursuits, personal relationships, and enduring commitment to public service. A valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in American history and biography. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
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