Publisher's Synopsis
The British Plutarch Volume 6 is a book that contains biographical sketches of some of the most prominent and influential figures in Great Britain and Ireland. Written by Francis Wrangham and published in 1816, this volume covers the lives of divines, patriots, statesmen, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different category of individuals. The first section covers the lives of divines, including notable figures such as John Wesley and William Paley. The second section focuses on patriots, featuring individuals like William Pitt the Elder and Edmund Burke.The third section covers the lives of statesmen, including figures like Charles James Fox and Henry Dundas. The fourth section focuses on warriors, featuring biographies of military leaders such as Horatio Nelson and Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.The fifth section covers the lives of philosophers, including influential thinkers like David Hume and Adam Smith. The sixth section focuses on poets, featuring the likes of William Shakespeare and John Milton. The final section covers the lives of artists, including painters like Joshua Reynolds and poets like Samuel Johnson.Overall, The British Plutarch Volume 6 provides readers with a comprehensive look at some of the most important and influential figures in British and Irish history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these countries.In Six Volumes. From The Accession Of Henry VIII, To The Present Time.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.
