The Middle Group Of American Historians (1917)

The Middle Group of American Historians is a book written by John Spencer Bassett and was first published in 1917. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the state of American historiography during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this book, Bassett explores the work of a group of historians who were considered to be in the middle ground between the traditionalists and the progressives. Bassett examines the works of historians such as Frederick Jackson Turner, Albert Bushnell Hart, and James Harvey Robinson, among others. He evaluates their contributions to the field of American history and their impact on the development of the discipline. The book also delves into the debates between the traditionalists and the progressives during this time period. The traditionalists believed in the importance of preserving American values and institutions, while the progressives sought to challenge these values and institutions in order to bring about social and political change. Overall, The Middle Group of American Historians provides a comprehensive overview of the state of American historiography during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of American history as a discipline.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.