Project Gutenberg 2019-11-20 Public domain in the USA. 304 Bancroft, Charles 09021066 The Footprints of Time And a Complete Analysis of Our American System of Government, with a Concise History of the Original Colonies and of the United States, in Chronological Order Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Footprints of Time" by Charles Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the American system of government, alongside a chronological history of the original colonies and the United States. This book not only highlights the evolution of republican principles and governance but also draws connections between the development of governmental structures through history. The opening of "The Footprints of Time" outlines the book's ambitious goal: to offer an accurate understanding of the American government by tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations. Bancroft discusses the importance of examining past empires and republics, noting how historical institutions have influenced modern governance. He argues that America embodies the culmination of democratic ideals, advancing from a diverse heritage that includes the contributions of various races and civilizations. Through an exploration of government principles, historical progress, and their relevance in shaping America's emerging identity, Bancroft sets the stage for a detailed examination of how the nation’s governance has evolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Politics and government United States -- History JK Text Category: History - American Category: History - Ancient Category: Politics 1847864 2025-06-24T08:03:18.689632 text/html 1886121 2024-10-17T14:44:38 text/html 2727190 2025-06-24T08:03:53.351931 application/epub+zip 2749646 2025-06-24T08:03:25.206124 application/epub+zip 673937 2025-06-24T08:03:21.854576 application/epub+zip 3263156 2025-06-24T08:04:08.605850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3147443 2025-06-24T08:03:48.701969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1077775 2022-09-27T12:50:54.348115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1562761 2025-06-24T08:03:12.732612 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1542813 2024-10-17T14:44:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16201 2025-06-24T08:04:09.193861 application/rdf+xml 30958 2025-06-24T08:03:22.185564 image/jpeg 3961 2025-06-24T08:03:22.025615 image/jpeg 2523305 2025-06-24T08:03:18.936623 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog