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Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
| Title |
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Adamson; The html file produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a collection of essays exploring various historical topics and literary critiques, written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into foreign history, political controversies, and literary criticisms, with a focus on figures like Machiavelli and key historical events impacting governance and culture in Italy and beyond. The opening of the volume starts with a discussion centered on Niccolò Machiavelli, portraying him as a controversial figure often reviled for his seemingly ruthless political philosophies presented in "The Prince." It outlines the paradoxical nature of Machiavelli's character—someone who championed republican ideals yet appeared to condone tyranny through his writings. Macaulay explores the historical context of Machiavelli's life and works, examining how public perception of him might be shaped more by contemporaneous moral standards rather than an objective assessment of his contributions. The complexity of his character is portrayed as a blend of both moral and immoral traits, prompting deeper reflection on the nature of political authority and the ethics of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History
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| Subject |
English literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2333 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 16, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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