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George Bancroft (1800-1891) was an American historian, Democratic politician, diplomat, and statesman. His principal historical work, History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent, is a multivolume account of the nation’s history that became an important nineteenth-century interpretation of the American past. Bancroft also served as United States minister to the United Kingdom and Germany.
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What is George Bancroft best known for writing?
He is best known for the multivolume History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent. The work presents a broad narrative of American history and became his principal historical achievement.
How many volumes are in George Bancroft's History of the United States?
Bancroft completed the tenth and final volume in 1874. The series covers the history of the United States from European discovery through the early national period.
What was George Bancroft's role in the United States Navy?
Bancroft served as the 17th United States Secretary of the Navy from 1845 to 1846. During that period he helped establish the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Was George Bancroft also a diplomat?
Yes. He served as the United States minister to Great Britain from 1846 to 1849 and later represented the United States in Berlin and the German states from 1867 to 1874.
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