Froude The Historian: Victorian Man Of Letters

Froude The Historian: Victorian Man Of Letters

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Author: A.L. Rowse
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alan Sutton, Gloucester, 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

'Froude The Historian: Victorian Man Of Letters' chronicles the life and intellectual journey of James Anthony Froude, a pivotal figure in 19th-century British historiography. This scholarly biography presents a comprehensive portrait of Froude's contributions to historical writing and his engagement with the significant cultural and religious debates of his era. It illustrates the complexities of his personal and professional life, including his relationships with contemporaries like Thomas Carlyle and John Henry Newman. The narrative argues for Froude's enduring legacy as a controversial yet influential voice in Victorian letters, detailing his impact on historical methodology and public discourse. This work offers a compelling examination of a key Victorian intellectual.

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Description

Author: A.L. Rowse
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alan Sutton, Gloucester, 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

'Froude The Historian: Victorian Man Of Letters' chronicles the life and intellectual journey of James Anthony Froude, a pivotal figure in 19th-century British historiography. This scholarly biography presents a comprehensive portrait of Froude's contributions to historical writing and his engagement with the significant cultural and religious debates of his era. It illustrates the complexities of his personal and professional life, including his relationships with contemporaries like Thomas Carlyle and John Henry Newman. The narrative argues for Froude's enduring legacy as a controversial yet influential voice in Victorian letters, detailing his impact on historical methodology and public discourse. This work offers a compelling examination of a key Victorian intellectual.