Henry Thomas Buckle

Gebundenes Buch

History Of Civilization In England V2

Beschreibung

""History of Civilization in England"" by Henry Thomas Buckle is a two-volume work that explores the development of English civilization from the Roman invasion to the 19th century. Buckle's approach to history is unique in that he emphasizes the role of geography, climate, and social conditions in shaping the course of civilization. He argues that England's success was due to its favorable geography and climate, which allowed for the development of agriculture and commerce. Buckle also examines the influence of religion, politics, and culture on English society, and discusses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the country's economy and social structure. The second volume covers the period from the Tudor era to the 19th century, including the English Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, and the rise of the British Empire. Throughout the book, Buckle provides detailed analysis and interpretation of historical events, and offers insights into the factors that have shaped English civilization over the centuries.In Three Volumes.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.

Autor

Henry Thomas Buckle was an English historian, author of an unfinished History of Civilization, and an accomplished amateur chess player. He is also referred to as "the Father of Scientific History". Buckle, the son of rich London merchant and shipowner Thomas Henry Buckle (1779-1840) and his wife Jane Middleton (d. 1859) of Yorkshire, was born on November 24, 1821, in Lee, London (Kent County). He has two sisters. His father died in January 1840. Buckle's "delicate health" made him unsuitable for the typical formal schooling or games of middle-class youngsters. However, he enjoyed reading. This qualified him to be "educated at home" by his mother, whom he adored until her death in 1859. Buckle completed one year of formal education at Gordon House School when he was fourteen years old. Buckle requested "to be taken away from school" after his father promised him a reward for winning a math competition. He learned everything on his own after that. Buckle later stated, "I was never much tormented by what is called education, but allowed to pursue my own way undisturbed." Whatever I am currently expected to know, I taught myself." Buckle initially distinguished himself as a chess player when he was nineteen years old. He was widely regarded as one of the best in the world. In match play, he defeated Kieseritsky and Loewenthal.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 612
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 40mm
• Gewicht: 1131g
• ISBN-13: 9780548121320
• ISBN-10: 054812132X
• Artikelnr.: 23108109