History of England

Informationen zum Autor Thomas Macaulay Klappentext 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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Zusammenfassung 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.

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• Authors: Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay, T.B. Macaulay, Thomas Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, H. R. Trevor-Roper, Hugh Trevor-Roper
• Assisted by: H. R. Trevor-Roper (Editor), Hugh Trevor-Roper (Editor), Hugh Trevor-Roper (Introduction)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 26.07.1979
• EAN: 9780140431339
• ISBN: 978-0-14-043133-9
• No. of pages: 570
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Little Black Classics; Penguin Classics; Little Black Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Modern / 17th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, c 1500 onwards to present day, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, C 1600 To C 1700