George Burton Adams (1851–1925) was an American medieval historian known for his contributions to English constitutional history and medieval studies. A professor at Yale University (1888–1925,) he played a key role in advancing historical scholarship in the United States.
Born in Fairfield, Vermont, Adams earned his B.A. (1873) and PhD (1886) from Yale University. A leading figure in medieval history, he focused on English governance and legal traditions. As president of the American Historical Association (1908,) he defended traditional historical methods against the rise of social sciences. Elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1918,) he contributed to the American Historical Review.
Adams authored several influential works, including Civilization During the Middle Ages (1894,) The Growth of the French Nation (1896,) The History of England: From the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066–1216) (1905,) The British Empire and a League of Peace (1917,) and Constitutional History of England (1921.) His writings shaped medieval historiography and constitutional studies.
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Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss the opportunity to give encouragement.
—George Burton Adams
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