The History of England (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- First Published: 1849
- Type of Work: History
- Time of Work: 56 -1702
- Principal Characters: Charles II, James II, William III, Mary, John Churchill, William Penn
- Genres: Nonfiction, History
- Subjects: History, Nineteenth century, England or English people, Historians, Scotland or Scottish people, Renaissance, Middle Ages, Historiography, Great Britain, Wales or Welsh people
Thomas Macaulay knew little about English history before the seventeenth century. He knew almost nothing about foreign history. He was not interested in art, science, philosophy, or religion. As a Whig, he had no sympathy with the Tories and little understanding of James II. He overlooked many of the authoritative books covering the period about which he was writing. Therefore, in The History of England he is sometimes unfair to certain figures or mistaken in facts and interpretations. Overall, however, he has created an eminently readable history with vivid pictures of the...
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