This definitive biography of American historian and statesman George Bancroft offers readers a detailed look at his life and work. From his influential 'History of the United States' to his political career as Secretary of the Navy and Minister to Great Britain, Bancroft was a key figure in shaping American history during the 19th century. Edited by Bancroft's friend and colleague M. A. De Wolfe Howe, this book remains an essential resource for...