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Macaulay (1887) is a biography of the famous British historian, essayist, and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay, written by James Cotter Morison. The book provides a comprehensive account of Macaulay's life, from his childhood in rural England to his rise to prominence as one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.Morison delves into Macaulay's family background, his education at Cambridge University, and his early career as a lawyer and politician. He then explores Macaulay's literary achievements, including his seminal work, The History of England from the Accession of James II, which established him as one of the foremost historians of his time.The biography also examines Macaulay's political career, including his time as a member of parliament and his role as a reformer and advocate for social justice. Morison provides insight into Macaulay's complex personality, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with depression and anxiety.Throughout the book, Morison offers a nuanced and detailed portrait of Macaulay's life and legacy, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to British culture and society. Macaulay (1887) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163893678
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 190
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 263 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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Macaulay (1887) is a biography of the famous British historian, essayist, and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay, written by James Cotter Morison. The book provides a comprehensive account of Macaulay's life, from his childhood in rural England to his rise to prominence as one of the most influential figures of the Victorian era.Morison delves into Macaulay's family background, his education at Cambridge University, and his early career as a lawyer and politician. He then explores Macaulay's literary achievements, including his seminal work, The History of England from the Accession of James II, which established him as one of the foremost historians of his time.The biography also examines Macaulay's political career, including his time as a member of parliament and his role as a reformer and advocate for social justice. Morison provides insight into Macaulay's complex personality, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with depression and anxiety.Throughout the book, Morison offers a nuanced and detailed portrait of Macaulay's life and legacy, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to British culture and society. Macaulay (1887) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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