c1920 Macaulay's Essays On English History Antique British History Book

c1920 Macaulay's Essays On English History Antique British History Book

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c1920 Macaulay's Essays On English History Antique British History Book

Essays On English History
By Lord Macaulay
Published by Blackie & Son Limited: London c1920 (undated - inscription 1921)

" Essays on English History by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay is a collection of his most influential historical essays, originally published in the 19th century. These essays, many of which first appeared in the Edinburgh Review, offer vivid and eloquent accounts of key figures and events in English history, including the Glorious Revolution, the reigns of James II and William III, and notable statesmen like William Pitt and Lord Clive. Macaulay's writing is renowned for its clarity, dramatic flair, and strong Whig interpretation of history, presenting progress, constitutional government, and individual liberty as central themes.

Macaulay's essays are not just historical narratives but also reflections on the moral and political lessons of the past. He blends rigorous scholarship with rhetorical brilliance, aiming to educate and inspire a broad readership. While his interpretations have been critiqued for bias and oversimplification, particularly his idealization of British institutions, Essays on English History remains a seminal work in the tradition of narrative history. It helped shape Victorian views of national identity and the role of history in public life."

Light wear to covers and spine as shown. Inscription to inside cover. Pages pleasantly age toned but otherwise clean. There are no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 2.5cm - 248 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Decorated Cloth Bindings
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to covers and spine as shown. Inscription to inside cover. Pages pleasantly age toned but otherwise clean. There are no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lord Macaulay
Publisher: Blackie & Son Limited: London
Year Printed: 1920
Sub-subject: England