Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life And Letters - Hardcover

by Harold Jefferson Coolidge (Author), Robert Howard Lord (Author)

Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life and Letters is a biographical work that chronicles the life and career of Archibald Cary Coolidge, an American historian, diplomat, and academic. Written by Harold Jefferson Coolidge, a distant relative of the subject, the book is based on Coolidge's personal papers, letters, and journals, as well as interviews with family members, colleagues, and friends.The book begins with Coolidge's early life in Massachusetts and his education at Harvard University, where he studied history and literature. It then follows his career as a historian, diplomat, and academic, including his work as a professor at Harvard, his travels in Europe and Asia, and his service as a special envoy to the Balkans during World War I.Throughout the book, Coolidge's personal life is also explored, including his marriage to his wife, Josephine, and his relationships with his children and extended family. The book also provides insight into Coolidge's intellectual and political views, including his advocacy for international cooperation and his support for the League of Nations.Overall, Archibald Cary Coolidge: Life and Letters is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.