William Prescott Welcome to our collection of popular quotes by
1 Quotes and sayings
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian born in Salem, Massachusetts, on May 4, 1796. He was the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is best known for his History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843) and his History of the Conquest of Peru (1847). Prescott died in Boston on January 28, 1859.
Here are some additional details about Prescott's life and work:
* He was born into a wealthy family and attended Harvard University, where he studied law.
* After graduating from Harvard, Prescott traveled to Europe, where he began to study Spanish history.
* In 1824, Prescott was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that eventually left him blind.
* Despite his blindness, Prescott continued to write history books. He dictated his work to amanuenses and used a magnifying glass to read.
* Prescott's most famous works are The History of the Conquest of Mexico and The History of the Conquest of Peru. These books were praised for their accuracy, style, and narrative power.
* Prescott is considered one of the founders of the American school of historical writing. His work helped to establish the standards of accuracy and objectivity that are still used by historians today.
-
Roy T. Bennett214
Steve Maraboli114
J.K. Rowling99
Rick Riordan90
Nicholas Sparks85
Paulo Coelho84
Mark Twain75
Terry Pratchett67
Oscar Wilde65
Albert Einstein64
John Green59
Stephen King58
William Shakespeare56
Ralph Waldo Emerson52
C.S. Lewis48
Haruki Murakami48
Rumi47
Jodi Picoult46
Neil Gaiman45
Jane Austen45
More