Critical, Historical, and Miscellaneous Essays; Vol. 5 by Macaulay
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"Critical, Historical, and Miscellaneous Essays; Vol. 5" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a collection of essays published in 1843. Originally appearing in the Edinburgh Review over two decades, these pieces examine historical figures from Milton to Addison and events from the War of Spanish Succession to debates on church and state. Celebrated for their brilliant, lucid style and broad perspective, the essays also drew criticism for their Whig prejudices and factual liberties,
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| Author | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Whipple, Edwin Percy, 1819-1886 |
| Title |
Critical, Historical, and Miscellaneous Essays; Vol. 5 With a Memoir and Index |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_and_Historical_Essays_(Macaulay) |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | English literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55905 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1576 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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