Publisher's Synopsis
Lord Macaulay: Essayist and Historian (1882) is a biography of the British writer and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay, written by Albert Stratford George Canning. The book explores Macaulay's life and career, including his early years as a brilliant student at Cambridge University, his rise to prominence as a member of Parliament and a leading figure in the Whig party, and his prolific output as a writer of essays, speeches, and historical works. Canning provides a detailed analysis of Macaulay's major works, including his famous History of England, and examines the political and social context in which they were written. The book also delves into Macaulay's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and his struggles with depression and ill health. Overall, Lord Macaulay: Essayist and Historian offers a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century British literature and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.
