Daniel Walker Howe

Daniel Walker Howe is a renowned American historian and professor, best known for his work on the United States during the 19th century, particularly the Antebellum era and the American Civil War. His research has been influenced by the works of Arthur Schlesinger Jr., C. Vann Woodward, and David Herbert Donald. Howe's academic career has been shaped by his associations with institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, and the University of California, Los Angeles.

● Early Life and Education

Howe was born in Oxford, England to American parents and spent his early years in England before moving to the United States. He developed an interest in history, inspired by the works of Charles Beard, Frederick Jackson Turner, and Richard Hofstadter. Howe pursued his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, where he was influenced by professors such as Oscar Handlin and Arthur Schlesinger Jr.. He then attended University of California, Berkeley for his graduate studies, working under the guidance of Kenneth Stampp and Henry May.

● Career

Howe began his academic career as a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, where he taught courses on American history, 19th century United States, and the American Civil War. His research focused on the Whig Party, Abraham Lincoln, and the Republican Party (United States). Howe's work has been shaped by his interactions with fellow historians such as Eric Foner, James McPherson, and Doris Kearns Goodwin. He has also been involved with institutions such as the American Historical Association, Organization of American Historians, and the National Humanities Center.

● Awards and Honors

Howe has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of American history. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History for his book What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848, which explores the United States during the Antebellum era. Howe has also received the Bancroft Prize and the Parkman Prize, and has been recognized by institutions such as the Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Guggenheim Foundation.

● Major Works

Howe's notable works include The Political Culture of the American Whigs, which examines the Whig Party and its role in shaping American politics. His book What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848 is a comprehensive study of the United States during the Antebellum era, covering topics such as the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and the Compromise of 1850. Howe has also written about Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party (United States), and has edited volumes such as The American Whigs: An Anthology and Making the American Century: Essays on the Political Culture of Twentieth Century America.

● Personal Life

Howe's personal life has been influenced by his academic pursuits and his associations with institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been involved with various historical organizations, including the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. Howe's work has been shaped by his interactions with fellow historians such as Gordon Wood, Sean Wilentz, and Drew Gilpin Faust, and he has been recognized for his contributions to the field of American history by institutions such as the National Humanities Center and the Library of Congress. Category:Historians