History in the United States, 1800-1860: Its Practice and Purpose

Explores the Romantic era of historical scholarship in antebellum America. It details how the study of history evolved from an elite avocation to a popular pursuit, influencing literature, architecture, and education. The text also examines the methods and motivations of historians during this period, highlighting their focus on morality, divine Providence, and national character, and concludes by discussing the eventual decline of this Romantic approach to history. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/History-United-States-1800-1860-Practice/dp/1421430649?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ba766e80a6971cdbf98135368271858d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/