Reuben Gold Thwaites was een Amerikaanse bibliothecaris en geschiedschrijver, gericht op nauwgezet onderzoek en de presentatie van de Amerikaanse geschiedenis. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich door grondigheid en de toewijding aan een objectieve weergave van het verleden, wat bijdroeg aan een dieper begrip van historische processen. Thwaites' benadering van geschiedschrijving werd gekenmerkt door zijn wetenschappelijke strengheid en nadruk op primaire bronnen. Zijn bijdrage ligt in het toegankelijk maken van uitgebreid historisch materiaal en het plaatsen ervan in een bredere context, waardoor lezers zich kunnen verdiepen in cruciale momenten van de vorming van de Verenigde Staten.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting their scarcity and rising costs. It emphasizes the commitment to republish these timeless works in affordable, high-quality modern editions, preserving the original text and artwork for contemporary readers to enjoy.
This fascinating historical work offers a detailed account of the French colonial presence in Wisconsin during the 17th and 18th centuries. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the author provides a vivid and insightful portrait of this complex period in American history.
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This classic work provides a comprehensive account of the French occupation of Wisconsin during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, shedding light on the social, economic, and political factors that shaped this period of history.
In this book, Reuben Gold Thwaites provides a detailed history of the boundaries of Wisconsin from the time of the French and British occupation, to the final determination of the state's boundary lines. It also includes maps of the major surveys completed in Wisconsin during this time.
This fascinating collection of documents offers a unique window into the politics and psychology of the Civil War era, as seen through the speeches and messages of Wisconsin's wartime governors. Tilton and Thwaites provide insightful commentary on the issues that dominated the day - from slavery and secession to the conduct of the war and the prospects for peace. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and its aftermath.