Bøker av Harry Thurston Peck

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key political, social, and cultural events that shaped the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With its engaging writing style and insightful analysis, Twenty Years of the Republic is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and politics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A comprehensive guide to the proper pronunciation of Latin, written by renowned classicist Harry Thurston Peck. Using clear explanations and numerous examples, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of this ancient language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was the first American to win international acclaim as an historian. Prescott has stood the test of time and is as fascinating to read today as he must have been 100 years ago. This biography was originally published in 1905 and contains the following chapters: The New England Historians Early Years The Choice of a Career Success In Mid Career The Last Ten Years "Ferdinand and Isabella" - Prescott's Style "The Conquest of Mexico" as Literature and as History "The Conquest of Peru" - "Philip II" Prescott's Rank as an Historian Index