The Education of Henry Adams
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
06.01.2009
Verlag
Rediscovered BooksSeitenzahl
324
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/2 cm
Gewicht
528 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-60459-634-2
An autobiographical work in which Henry Adams examines his formation within a political dynasty and his confrontation with the accelerating forces of modern life. Written as a retrospective account of his own development, The Education of Henry Adams moves beyond conventional memoir to consider the adequacy of inherited knowledge in a period of profound transformation. Adams traces his upbringing within one of America's most prominent political families-grandson of John Quincy Adams and great-grandson of John Adams-before turning to his experiences in diplomacy, journalism, and historical study. Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative of achievement, the work is structured as an inquiry into the limits of education itself. Adams reflects on the difficulty of interpreting a world shaped by industrial expansion, scientific discovery, and shifting political realities, questioning whether traditional frameworks of understanding remain sufficient. The result is a controlled and often ironic meditation on knowledge, power, and historical change, offering a distinctive perspective on the transition into the modern age.
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