Kenneth M. Stampp

Abstract

The paper studies the life of the most eminent historian of the twentieth Century Kenneth M. Stampp. The paper discusses his life, historical background, his contribution, his achievements and his persona in detail. The paper presents a descriptive analysis of Kenneth's work and his emphasis on the anti slavery of black Americans in south. The paper justifies how finely he eradicated the misperceptions of civil from the masses through his writings. The paper pays a tribute to enormous contribution and effort Kenneth presented to the United States.

Contents

Outline4

Introduction5

Discussion6

Who was Kenneth M. Stampp?6

What was his historical background?7

Where did he hold his training office?9

What major works are done by him and how he contributed to the anti slavery of Negroes, in the south?9

What was his political struggle?14

What were his acclamations and achievements?14

Conclusion15

References17

Outline

Introduction

Discussion

Kenneth Stamp

His historical background

His training office and work place

His contributions towards anti-slavery

His political struggle

His achievements

Conclusion

Introduction

Kenneth M. Stampp is regarded as one of the most renowned historian of the twentieth century. He was a professor of History at the University of Berkeley, California. He was born on 20th of July, 1912 in Wisconsin. He left for his heavenly abode on the 10th of July, 2009 at the age of 96. He was one the most highly acclaimed historian for his evaluation of three fundamental chapters from the history of United States, that is, slavery, the southern reconstruction and the coming of civil war. However, his works were controversial depicting the underneath facts, his contemplation and prevailed. His interpretation and understanding was attractive for the think tanks, as well as, the society.

He was inspired by the neighborhood, in which, he grew up. Surrounding him, were the Germans. They advocated socialism and Methodism, so did his family. His parents were German Socialist supporters. Whereas, the Americans, have liberalism as the most fundamental value. When reached grade V, he aspired to take immense interest in history. After having done his graduation, he aspired to enroll for his Doctorate program, in history. He completed his doctorate in 1942.he sued to attend meeting of socialist parties, and has been an ambassador of socialistic system of government. At the age of 46, he joined the faculty of university of Berkeley and associated with them for over six decades.

His first work, published in 1956, named 'The peculiar institution', which deals with slavery in the region. The book presents demographical and statistical analysis, as well as, the descriptive work on the southern slavery from the seventeenth century to the mid of nineteenth century. He was dedicated to the betterment of the world, and immensely advocated this through his writings. He was concerned about what we make of the planet we lived in. his work was full of sound judgment and his tendency towards integrity on social scale in every society.

Along with the history, he was also interested in reading fiction. A devoted listener of symphony, he loved to see the theatre, as well as, going for the opera and the ...