1838-1918

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Henry Adams.

Presents the narratives of two slaves, Wallace Turnage and John Washington, who escaped to freedom during the chaos of the Civil War.

Memoir of nineteenth-century historian and philosopher Henry Adams in which he discusses the forces that influenced his life including, politics, religion, society, and literature.

A detailed slave narrative of former Virginia slave John Washington that describes his life and experiences.

Presents the life of United States historian Henry Adams focusing on his youth, family, education, marriage, and journalism career. Includes information on his interest in the formation of the nation under Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Madison. Also analyzes the historic methods of Henry Adams.

Memoir of the events and ideas that converged during Henry Adam's life: diplomacy, physics, politics, religion, society, and poetry.

Presents the narratives of two slaves, Wallace Turnage and John Washington, who escaped to freedom during the chaos of the Civil War.