Frederic Austin Ogg was a historian and political scientist renowned for his scholarly contributions to the field of political science. Born in Solsberry, Indiana, he authored over 20 volumes, many of which became foundational texts in academic curricula. His works, grounded in rigorous research, explored themes such as diplomacy and governance, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in his discipline.
Ogg's academic journey began at DePauw University, where he graduated in 1899, followed by a master's degree from Indiana University in 1900. After teaching at Manual Training High School in Indianapolis, he earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1908 with a thesis titled "Slave Property as an Issue in Anglo-American Diplomacy, 1782–1828." His career was marked by significant editorial leadership, including his tenure as editor of the "American Political Science Review" from 1926 to 1949. In 1941, he was elected President of the American Political Science Association, underscoring his influence in the academic community.
Non-Fiction Books
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Year
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1
The First Discovery of America and Its Early Civilization
1863
2
The Opening of the Mississippi a Struggle for Supremacy in the American Interior
1904
3
Personal Narrative of Travels in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky: And of a Residence in the Illinois Territory, 1817-1818 (With: Elias Pym Fordham)
1906
4
A Source Book of Medival History
1907
5
Life of Daniel Webster
1914
6
National Progress, 1907-1917
1918
7
The Reign of Andrew Jackson
1919
8
Pioneers of the Northwest
1919
9
The Old Northwest
1919
10
The Governments of Europe
1921
11
Introduction to American Government
1925
12
Builders of the Republic
1927
13
Modern Foreign Governments
1957
14
Fordham and Ogg's Personal Narrative
2007
15
National Governments And The World War
2008
16
The American Nation, A History
2016
17
Jay's Treaty and the Slavery Interests of the United States
2018
Chronicles of America Books
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1
Washington and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Federalism (By: Henry Jones Ford, Allen Johnson)
1918
2
The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 5 (By: Mary Johnston)
1918
3
Pioneers of the Northwest, Parts 1-2 (With: Constance Lindsay Skinner)
1918
4
The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters (By: Bliss Perry, Allen Johnson)
1921
5
The Passing of the Frontier; a chronicle of the old West (By: Emerson Hough)