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William Hickling Prescott
AuthorBooks · Second hand1796-1859
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th-century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
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1796
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1859
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William Hickling Prescott was a prominent American historian whose work focused deeply on the history of Spain and Latin America.
His most renowned book, History of the Conquest of Mexico, remains a fundamental reference for understanding this historical period.
Throughout his prolific career, Prescott wrote a total of 221 works exploring topics of great historical significance.
Born in Salem in 1796, this author combined his legal training with an unparalleled passion for historical research.
As a renowned Hispanist, he dedicated much of his life to documenting the conquest processes in Mexico and Peru between 1519 and 1540.