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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 A lecture series first published in 1895! focusing on English naval leaders and their exploits during the Elizabethan period. Zusammenfassung James Anthony Froude (1818–1894) was one of the foremost historians in Victorian England. This volume, published posthumously in 1895, contains a series of lectures which Froude presented in 1893–1894, focusing on the close connection between the court of Elizabeth I and the exploits of the English navy. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The sea cradle of the Reformation; 2. John Hawkins and the African slave trade; 3. Sir John Hawkins and Philip the Second; 4. Drake's voyage round the world; 5. Parties in the state; 6. The great expedition to the West Indies; 7. Attack on Cadiz; 8. Sailing of the Armada; 9. Defeat of the Armada....
