{"product_id":"2940013239418","title":"The Education of Henry Adams","description":"The Education of Henry Adams records the struggle of Bostonian Henry Adams (1838-1918), in early old age, to come to terms with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth. It is also a sharp critique of 19th century educational theory and practice. It was the winner of a 1919 Pulitzer Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Education is an important work of American literary nonfiction. It provides a penetrating glimpse into the intellectual and political life of the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomeschoolers value The Education because it makes a strong case against the regimented Prussian-style schooling used by American and European school systems. He preferred a self-directed approach of a kind that had predominated before 1850 and that relied on reading, discussion, reflection, and experience.","brand":"Seven Treasures Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165788094704,"sku":"2940013239418","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013239418_p0.jpg?v=1763578784","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013239418","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}