History of the United States of America (1801–1817): Volume 9
During the Second Administration of James Madison 3

Published between 1889 and 1891, this nine-volume masterpiece chronicles American history during the administrations of Jefferson and Madison.

Henry Adams (Author)

9781108033107, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 September 2011

380 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.1 cm, 0.48 kg

Henry Adams (1838–1918), journalist, novelist, and historian, was the great-grandson of John Adams and grandson of John Quincy Adams, both presidents of the United States. A professor of medieval history at Harvard whose areas of research were wide-ranging, he was deeply interested in the evolution of democracy in the United States. While Adams is best remembered for his autobiography The Education of Henry Adams (1907), for which he was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer prize, his nine-volume history of the United States during the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison (1801–17), which was published 1889–91, has been hailed as one of the greatest historical works in English. Adams was an advocate of scientific history, and this monumental work adheres to its principles, considering social trends and circumstances rather than focusing on particular events. Volume 9, on Madison's second administration (1813–17), also includes an index to all volumes.

1. The meeting at Ghent
2. The treaty of Ghent
3. Close of hostilities
4. Decline of Massachusetts
5. Peace legislation
6. Retirement of Madison
7. Economical results
8. Religious and political thought
9. Literature and art
10. American character
General index.

Subject Areas: History of the Americas [HBJK]