The history of historical writing in America

By John Franklin Jameson

Book Overview

The History Of Historical Writing In America is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the development of historical writing in the United States. Written by J. Franklin Jameson, a prominent historian and former president of the American Historical Association, the book covers the period from the early colonial era to the early 20th century.The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different period in American history. Part one focuses on the colonial era and the early years of the republic, examining the works of early American historians such as William Bradford, John Winthrop, and Cotton Mather. Part two covers the period from the mid-19th century to the turn of the 20th century, a time when American historical writing underwent significant changes and became more professionalized. This section of the book looks at the works of historians such as George Bancroft, Francis Parkman, and John Fiske.The final part of the book examines the early 20th century, a time when American historical writing continued to evolve and expand. This section of the book looks at the works of historians such as Frederick Jackson Turner, Carl Becker, and Charles Beard. Throughout the book, Jameson provides detailed analyses of the works of these and other historians, examining their methodologies, theories, and contributions to the field of American history.Overall, The History Of Historical Writing In America is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American historiography. It provides a thorough and insightful overview of the development of historical writing in the United States and offers valuable insights into the ways in which American historians have approached the study of their country's past.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428610642
• ISBN13: 9781428610644
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"