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Jared Sparks
Sparks, Jared (1789 - 1866), a United States historian, educator, and editor. He pioneered in the use of original documents as source material, setting a precedent for historical research.
Sparks, Jared (1789 - 1866), a United States historian, educator, and editor. He pioneered in the use of original documents as source material, setting a precedent for historical research.
Barnes, Harry Elmer (1889 - 1968), a United States historian, sociologist, and educator. See more »
Hart, Albert Bushnell (1854 - 1943), a United States historian. Hart was author, joint author, or editor of about 100 volumes. See more »
Mahan, Alfred Thayer (1840 - 1914), a United States naval officer, called "the philosopher of sea power." His aim was to show that command of the sea is a decisive factor in international relations. See more »
Nevins, Allan (1890 - 1971), a United States historian. Considered one of the most distinguished historians of his time, he was noted for his scholarship, range, and readable style. See more »
Tuchman, Barbara W. (Wertheim) (1912 - 1989), a United States author and historian. See more »
Lossing, Benson John (1813 - 1891), a United States wood engraver and author. He was born in Beekman, New York. See more »
Catton, (Charles) Bruce (1899 - 1978), a United States author and historian. Catton was awarded the 1954 Pulitzer history prize for A Stillness at Appomattox (1953), the last volume of his trilogy on the Civil War. See more »
Van Doren, the family name of two United States authors and teachers. See more »
Woodson, Carter G . (Godwin) (1875 - 1950), a United States historian. As founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (1915), he initiated the systematic study of black Americans. See more »
Beard, Charles Austin (1874 - 1948), a United States historian and political scientist. See more »