James Anthony Froude

Thomas Carlyle

A History Of The First Forty Years Of His Life 1795-1835 (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

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Produktbeschreibung

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) Two Volumes In One.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 612
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 1777g
• ISBN-13: 9781169908017
• ISBN-10: 1169908012
• Artikelnr.: 37461802

Autorenporträt

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.