Macaulay's Life of Samuel Johnson - Macaulay, Thomas Babington
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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Thomas Babington Macaulay was born in Leicestershire, England, on October 25, 1800, to Zachary MacAuley and Selina Mills. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, he excelled academically and won the Chancellor's Gold Medal for his literary accomplishments. Although he began his career in law, his true interests lay in politics, literature, and history. Macaulay served as a Member of Parliament and became known for his eloquent speeches and essays that shaped the political and intellectual landscape of his time. His historical writings combined vivid narrative with moral interpretation, presenting history as a progressive force that reflected the advancement of liberty and civilization. His works, such as his extensive History of England, helped define Victorian historical thought and continue to influence literary historians. In 1857, he was elevated to the peerage in recognition of his contributions to public life and scholarship. He passed away in London on December 28, 1859, leaving behind a legacy as a distinguished historian, statesman, and essayist whose intellectual vigor helped shape British political and literary traditions.