Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Arthur Schlesinger (1888-1965): A United States historian, known for his work in American history.
   • Arthur Schlesinger (born 1917): A United States historian and advisor to President John F. Kennedy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Arthur Schlesinger provide deep insight into American political history.
  • President Kennedy valued the counsel of his advisor, Arthur Schlesinger.

Advanced Usage

• "Schlesingerian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the historical perspectives or methods of Arthur Schlesinger.
  • The biography offered a Schlesingerian analysis of the presidency.

Variants and Related Words

• Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.: The full name often used to specify the younger historian (born 1917).
• Schlesinger: A common shorthand reference to either historian, typically clear from context.

Synonyms

• Historian: A scholar who studies and writes about history.
• Presidential advisor: A person who provides advice and counsel to a president.

Related Phrases

• "The Age of...": A phrase used in the titles of several major book series by Arthur Schlesinger Jr., such as and .
  • He is reading Schlesinger's "The Age of Jackson" for his history class.

Noun

1. United States historian (1888-1965)
2. United States historian and advisor to President Kennedy (born in 1917)