"The Life of Albert Gallatin" by Henry Adams is a historical biography that explores the journey of Albert Gallatin, a crucial figure in early American history. The story begins by painting a picture of Gallatin's distinguished family history in Geneva, starting with their ancient roots and influence during the Reformation. The book follows Gallatin's early life, education, and the motivations behind his bold move to America at just nineteen years old, driven by dreams of freedom and ambition. This sets the stage for understanding how he rose to become a vital force in shaping the young nation's future, especially regarding financial and diplomatic policy.
The Life of Albert Gallatin
By Henry Adams
Witness how a young man trades his aristocratic European life for an American adventure, where he uses his sharp mind to help shape a nation.
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About the AuthorHenry Brooks Adams was an American historian and a member of the Adams political family, descended from two U.S. presidents. As a young Harvard graduate, he served as secretary to his father, Charles Francis Adams, Abraham Lincoln's ambassador to the United Kingdom. The posting influenced the younger man through the experience of wartime diplomacy, and absorption in English culture, especially the works of John Stuart Mill. After the American Civil War, he became a political journalist who entertained America's foremost intellectuals at his homes in Washington and Boston.
Henry Brooks Adams was an American historian and a member of the Adams political family, descended from two U.S. presidents. As a young Harvard graduate, he served as secretary to his father, Charles Francis Adams, Abraham Lincoln's ambassador to the United Kingdom. The posting influenced the younger man through the experience of wartime diplomacy, and absorption in English culture, especially the works of John Stuart Mill. After the American Civil War, he became a political journalist who entertained America's foremost intellectuals at his homes in Washington and Boston.
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