Horae Sabbaticae: Reprint of Articles Contributed to the Saturday Review (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Fitjames Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033239865X ISBN 13: 9780332398655

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a sharp, accessible look at historical figures and their times.

This collection of essays examines Lord Clarendon’s life and writings, and the figure of Archbishop Laud, through clear analysis and vivid quotation. It offers a window into 17th-century politics, religion, and the changing power of the crown and Parliament.

Written in a thoughtful, readable style, the book situates its subjects in the broader currents of their era. It balances character sketches with critical appraisal, showing how personal motives, public loyalties, and historical contexts shape history. The prose aims to illuminate complex debates without assuming specialized prior knowledge.

• Assess how Clarendon’s Life portrays royal power, parliamentary conflict, and political policy.
• Explore Laud’s writings and speeches through a lens that highlights style, humor, and argument.
• See how biographers and critics reassess loyalty, sincerity, and public controversy in a past era.
• Gain a clearer sense of how historical judgment evolves over time.

Ideal for readers of literary history, political biography, and intellectual history who want concise, thoughtful commentary on early modern England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033239865X
• ISBN 13: 9780332398655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 357