The History of England from the Accession of James II, Vol. II (in Five Volumes)

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• Thomas Babington Macaulay

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• 556 Seiten
• 20 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The five-volume work presents the "Whig interpretation of history," positing that human history is a journey toward enlightenment and progress. Upon its initial publication in 1848, it transformed British historical perspectives, emphasizing the inevitability of scientific truth and societal advancement. This groundbreaking approach reshaped the understanding of historical narratives, influencing how history is perceived and studied.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback