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His great grandfather and his grandfather had been presidents of the United States, and to a small boy this seemed a matter of course in his family. But Henry Adams, belonging to a later generation, coming to maturity at the time of the Civil War, found himself in an age uncongenial to the leadership of such men as his ancestors. In the changing world of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, Adams found his rightful place as an observer and critic rather than a participant in public life. But no time and no country ever had a keener mind to take note of the comic and tragic qualities embedded in the political, economic, and human drama upon which he gazed. And his writings appeal timelessly in their incisive wit, their warm charm, and in the way they speak to us of a very individual personality. When Stevenson's book first appeared, the New York Times called it 'One of the noteable biographies of recent years,' and it won the Bancroft Prize that year. It remains an engrossing portrait of a remarkable man.It is good to take note of the sage he became in his late, great books: MontSt. Michel and Chartres and The Education of Henry Adams. This biography explains how Henry Adams became the man both admired and feared in his later years. He was first a bright, unformed young man who was a diplomatic assistant to his father; then an ambitious journalist, a writer of several 'sensational' newspaper and magazine articles. Next he became a provocative and innovative teacher, and a historian unequalled in his presentation of the Jeffersonian period. Until his wife's tragic death, he was a willing actor on the social scene of his beloved Washington, D.C. Throughout, he remained a friend and instigator of the careers of friends in artistic and scientific fields. His writings speak to us still and seem contemporary in their tone as well as their view of cycles of culture and their warnings of decline and achievement.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Henry Adams: A Biography'? A: The author of 'Henry Adams: A Biography' is Elizabeth Stevenson.
- Q: What is the main focus of Henry Adams's biography? A: The biography focuses on the life of Henry Adams, exploring his evolution from a young man in a prominent family to an influential historian and writer, particularly during the Civil War and the late nineteenth century.
- Q: How many pages does this biography have? A: This biography contains 410 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Henry Adams: A Biography' published? A: The biography was published on March 31, 1997.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American history? A: Yes, this biography is suitable for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Jeffersonian period and the impact of the Civil War on American society.
- Q: What notable awards has this biography received? A: The biography won the Bancroft Prize and was praised by the New York Times as one of the notable biographies of recent years.
- Q: Does the biography include insights into Adams's later works? A: Yes, the biography discusses Henry Adams's later works, including 'Mont-St. Michel and Chartres' and 'The Education of Henry Adams'.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of leadership, cultural cycles, and the personal and societal challenges faced by Henry Adams throughout his life.