The History of England (Paperback)

Hugh Trevor-Roper

ISBN 10: 0140431330 / ISBN 13: 9780140431339

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London, 1979

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Paperback. In his introduction, Hugh Trevor-Roper considers the History's dominant place in nineteenth-century historical literature.One of the greatest figures of his age, Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-59) was widely admired throughout his life for his prose, poetry, political acumen and oratorical skills. Among the most successful and enthralling histories ever written, his History of England won instantaneous success following the publication of its first volumes in 1849, and was rapidly translated into most European languages. Beginning with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concluding at the end of the reign of William III in 1702, it illuminates a time of deep struggle throughout Britain and Ireland in vivid and compelling prose. But while Macaulay offers a gripping narrative, and draws on a wide range of sources including historical accounts and creative literature, his enduring success also owes a great deal to his astonishing ability to grasp, and explain, the political reality that has always underpinned social change. Begins with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concludes at the end of the reign of William III in 1702. This book presents a time of deep struggle throughout Britain and Ireland in vivid prose. It offers a gripping narrative, and draws on a wide range of sources including historical accounts and creative literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of England (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140431330
• ISBN 13: 9780140431339
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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One of the greatest figures of his age, Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-59) was widely admired throughout his life for his prose, poetry, political acumen and oratorical skills. Among the most successful and enthralling histories ever written, his History of England won instantaneous success following the publication of its first volumes in 1849, and was rapidly translated into most European languages. Beginning with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concluding at the end of the reign of William III in 1702, it illuminates a time of deep struggle throughout Britain and Ireland in vivid and compelling prose. But while Macaulay offers a gripping narrative, and draws on a wide range of sources including historical accounts and creative literature, his enduring success also owes a great deal to his astonishing ability to grasp, and explain, the political reality that has always underpinned social change.

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Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-59) was widely admired throughout his life for his prose, poetry, political acumen and oratorical skills. Among the most successful and enthralling histories ever written, his History of England won instantaneous success following the publication of its first volumes in 1849, and was rapidly translated into most European languages.