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Mary beard is a professor of classics at the university of cambridge and a fellow of newnham college. The best books on ancient history in modern life recommended by mary beard. Beards most popular book is history of the united states. The author of numerous books and articles including pompeii. Beard, mary ritter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. History of the united states charles austin beard, mary ritter beard full view. Beards an economic interpretation of the constitution has been a lightning rod of controversy for constitutional scholars and historians. Mary beard books list of books by author mary beard. This superb history of the usa by charles austin beard and his wife mary ritter beard sequentially covers the nations history from colonial times to world war i. First published in 1921, this text was lauded by critics as a nearperfect example of an introductory history to the united states of america.
Starting at the earliest settlements of ancient rome, beard concludes her history. Iv, america in midpassage 1939, and the american spirit 1943, all written in collaboration with his wife, mary ritter beard, 18761958. History of the united states charles austin beard, mary. He received his phd from columbia in 1904, and taught there until 1917, before helping to establish the new school for social research.
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