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Informationen zum Autor James Anthony Froude was a prominent English historian, biographer, and essayist, born on April 23, 1818, in Dartington, Devon, England. He is best known for his works on the history of England and his biographies of significant figures from the Tudor period. Froude was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. He developed a keen interest in history and literature, particularly in the period of the English Reformation. His writings often reflect his controversial views on religious and political matters, which garnered both acclaim and criticism. One of Froude's most notable works is "The History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada," a monumental historical series spanning six volumes. In this series, Froude provides a vivid and dramatic account of the tumultuous events during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Aside from his historical writings, Froude also penned biographies of notable figures such as Thomas Carlyle. His works often tackled complex themes and explored the intersection of politics, religion, and society. James Anthony Froude's writings continue to be studied and debated by scholars, making him a significant figure in the field of historical literature. Klappentext An eminent Victorian historian makes observations on the British West Indies, and comments on their peoples and government. Zusammenfassung Eminent Victorian historian James Anthony Froude travelled around the British West Indies in 1886–1887. These observations on the people of the different islands (first published in 1888), and views on how they should be governed, were highly controversial, implying that former slaves were not yet capable of self-government. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Colonial policy; 2. In the train for Southampton; 3. The tropics; 4. First sight of Barbadoes; 5. West Indian politeness; 6. Charles Kingsley at Trinidad; 7. A coolie village; 8. Home Rule in Trinidad; 9. Barbadoes again; 10. Leeward and Windward Islands; 11. Curiosities in Dominica; 12. The Darien canal; 13. The English mails; 14. Visit to Port Royal; 15. The Church of England in Jamaica; 16. Jamaican hospitality; 17. Present state of Jamaica; 18. Passage to Cuba; 19. Hotels in Havana; 20. Return to Havana; 21. Return to Jamaica; 22. Going home....
