Pengarang: William P. Trent

Charles Kendall Adams (1835–1902) was an American educator and historian, noted for his contributions to higher education and his scholarly works on American history. Adams served as the president of Cornell University from 1885 to 1892, and later, of the University of Wisconsin from 1892 until his retirement in 1901. In the realm of academia, he was known for his progressive educational reforms and strong advocacy for the expansion of history teaching in American schools and colleges. A notable work by Adams is “A History of the United States”, a comprehensive treatise that recounts the developmental stages of the nation from its colonial inception through various formative periods. His literary style is characterized by a meticulous attention to fact and an objective narrative form, traits that earned him a reputation for precision and academic rigor. Adams”s commitment to providing a factual account of the United States” past, free from bias and romanticization, made his works valuable references for students and scholars alike. His contribution to the field of history is regarded as significant and continues to inspire historians who follow his methodological approach to the study of the past.