How Long to Read History in the United States, 1800-1860

How Long Does it Take to Read History in the United States, 1800-1860?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read History in the United States, 1800-1860 by George H. Callcott

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Originally published in 1970. Professor Callcott's analysis of the rise of historical consciousness in the United States from 1800 to 1860 offers a new dimension to American historiography. Other books have provided insight into the works of Bancroft, Parkman, and others, but Callcott goes beyond to explain the meaning of the past itself rather than the contributions of particular historians. As the anatomy of an idea, this is an important contribution to American intellectual history; and as a study of humans' need for the past and their use of it, it is an important contribution to American social history. The author begins by analyzing the European and Romantic background for American historical thought. He then explores the rise of historical themes in literature, education, the arts, and scholarship. By describing the type of historical subject matter, the methods of writing history, the interpretive themes historians used, and the standards by which critics judged history, Callcott offers a new understanding of the social and personal meaning that history had for Americans at the time. The American people were especially convinced of the utility of history—its social use in supporting accepted values, its personal utility in extending human experience, and its philosophical value in pointing people toward ultimate reality. The idea of history possessed a remarkable coherence that reflected the preoccupations and aspirations of the young nation. Callcott also demonstrates, however, that when basic historical assumptions were challenged by controversy, the entire edifice collapsed.

How long is History in the United States, 1800-1860?

History in the United States, 1800-1860 by George H. Callcott is 221 pages long, and a total of 55,471 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History in the United States, 1800-1860 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 3 minutes to read History in the United States, 1800-1860 aloud.

What Reading Level is History in the United States, 1800-1860?

History in the United States, 1800-1860 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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