The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24)
'The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24)' Summary
Macaulay's approach to writing the History was innovative for his period. He consciously fused the picturesque, dramatic style of classical historians such as Thucydides and Tacitus with the learned and factual approach of his 18th-century precursors such as Hume, following the plan laid out in his own 1828 "Essay on History".
The History is famous for its brilliant ringing prose and for its confident, sometimes dogmatic, emphasis on a progressive model of British history. According to this view, England threw off superstition, autocracy and confusion to create a balanced constitution and a forward-looking culture combined with freedom of belief and expression. This model of human progress has been called the Whig interpretation of history.
Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
EnglishPublished In
1848Authors
Thomas Babington Macaulay
England
Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay was a British historian and Whig politician. He is considered primarily responsible for introducing the Western education system in India. He wrote extens...
Books by Thomas Babington MacaulayDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Cambridge Modern History. Volume 05, The Age of Louis XIV by Various
This volume of the Cambridge Modern History covers the period of European history dominated by the reign of Louis XIV of France. It examines the polit...
Influence of Monarchs by Frederick Adams Woods
An exploration of the relationship between the intellect and willpower of monarchs and the condition of their countries, based on a comparative analys...
Europe and Elsewhere by Mark Twain
'Europe and Elsewhere' offers an intriguing collection of articles and essays penned by the renowned Mark Twain, drawn from his travels and experience...
Porto Rico: The Land of the Rich Port by Joseph B. Seabury
It offers an insightful and comprehensive look into the history, culture, and society of Puerto Rico. The book was first published in 1899, shortly af...
Commune by Louise Michel
« La Commune » de Louise Michel est un récit poignant de l'insurrection parisienne de 1871, un événement qui a profondément marqué l'histoire de la Fr...
Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV by Frantz Funck-Brentano
This book explores the tumultuous court of Louis XIV, a place rife with plots, intrigues, and danger. Drawing from extensive research in the archives...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 19) by Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England from the Accession of James the Second (1848) is the full title of the five-volume work by Lord Macaulay (1800–1859) more gener...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 14) by Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England from the Accession of James the Second (1848) is the full title of the five-volume work by Lord Macaulay (1800–1859) more gener...
There Are Realistic Alternatives by Gene Sharp
Violence in society and politics, whether in the form of war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, or genocide, is widely recognized as a...
England Since Waterloo by John Arthur Ransome Marriott
Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott's "England Since Waterloo" is a comprehensive historical account of Britain during the 19th century. The book begins...
Reviews for The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24)
No reviews posted or approved, yet...