Excerpt from Goldwin Smith: His Life and Opinions
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a scholarly exploration of Goldwin Smith's life and work, centering on his opinions and ideas. The author draws a vivid portrait of Smith as a radical Oxford graduate who lived to witness the Crimean War and the American Civil War, bridging the gap between the Victorian era and the early 20th century. The book delves into Smith's sharp critiques of the Crimean and American Civil Wars, revealing his unwavering commitment to peace and his incisive understanding of international relations. It also examines his controversial views on Irish Home Rule, his insights into the nature of the British Empire, and his reflections on the evolution of democracy. Through a detailed analysis of Smith's conversations and writings, the author sheds light on his complex and often contradictory perspectives on religion, education, and social reform, inviting readers to engage with the ideas of a brilliant and influential thinker whose insights continue to resonate today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527634015_0
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