The Footprints of Time : And a Complete Analysis of Our American System of Government, with a Concise History of the Original Colonies and of the United States, in Chronological Order

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bancroft, Charles

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Footprints of Time" by Charles Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the American system of government, alongside a chronological history of the original colonies and the United States. This book not only highlights the evolution of republican principles and governance but also draws connections between the development of governmental structures through history. The opening of "The Footprints of Time" outlines the book's ambitious goal: to offer an accurate understanding of the American government by tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations. Bancroft discusses the importance of examining past empires and republics, noting how historical institutions have influenced modern governance. He argues that America embodies the culmination of democratic ideals, advancing from a diverse heritage that includes the contributions of various races and civilizations. Through an exploration of government principles, historical progress, and their relevance in shaping America's emerging identity, Bancroft sets the stage for a detailed examination of how the nation's governance has evolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-11-20