The Education of Henry Adams

The Education of Henry Adams: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Henry Adams, an American historian and member of the Adams political family. The book was first published in 1907 and covers Adams' life from his childhood in Boston to his experiences as a diplomat in Europe and his later years as a writer and educator.The book is divided into three parts, each reflecting a different stage in Adams' life. The first part, titled ""Boston"", covers his childhood and early education in the city. The second part, ""Washington"", focuses on his experiences as a political journalist and his time working for his father, Charles Francis Adams, during the Civil War. The final part, ""The Dynamo and the Virgin"", covers his travels in Europe and his reflections on the changing world of the early 20th century.Throughout the book, Adams reflects on his education and the role of education in shaping his worldview. He also discusses his relationships with various historical figures, including his grandfather, John Quincy Adams, and his close friend, the philosopher Henry James.The Education of Henry Adams is considered a classic work of American literature and an important contribution to the genre of autobiography. It offers a unique perspective on American history and culture from the perspective of a member of one of the country's most prominent families.1918. American literature offers scarcely one working model for high education. The student must go back, beyond Jean Jacques, to Benjamin Franklin, to find a model even of self-teaching. Except in the abandoned sphere of the dead languages, no one has discussed what part of education has, in his personal experience, turned out to be useful and what not. This volume attempts to discuss it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.