The Personal Life of George Grote: Compiled From Family Documents, Private Memoranda, and Original Letters to and From Various Friends (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harriet Grote

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266785409 ISBN 13: 9780266785408

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life behind the mind of a great historian.

This nonfiction biography invites you to explore the personal life of George Grote, a towering figure in 19th‑century scholarship. It presents the man through his own memoirs and correspondence, offering a portrait of his mind, aims, and everyday life as he shaped influential ideas.

The book blends narrative with primary letters to illuminate Grote’s youth, intellectual formation, and long career. It traces how his relationships, health, and public duties intersected with his scholarly work, shaping a life devoted to history, philosophy, and political thought.

• A clear account of Grote’s early years, education, and the moments that sparked his lifelong interests.
• Insights into his intellectual influences, writing routine, and approach to historical study.
• Details about his marriage, family life, and social habits that influenced his work.
• A view of his political involvement and the historical debates of his era, seen through personal letters and reflections.

Ideal for readers of intellectual biography and 19th‑century history, this edition offers a humane, firsthand look at a scholar whose work shaped modern understandings of the past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266785409
• ISBN 13: 9780266785408
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 393