Eminent Victorian historian reflects on the British Empire in the light of travels in South Africa and Australasia in 1886.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
James Anthony Froude was a prominent English historian, biographer, and essayist, born on April 23, 1818, in Dartington, Devon, England. He is best known for his works on the history of England and his biographies of significant figures from the Tudor period. Froude was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. He developed a keen interest in history and literature, particularly in the period of the English Reformation. His writings often reflect his controversial views on religious and political matters, which garnered both acclaim and criticism. One of Froude's most notable works is "The History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada," a monumental historical series spanning six volumes. In this series, Froude provides a vivid and dramatic account of the tumultuous events during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Aside from his historical writings, Froude also penned biographies of notable figures such as Thomas Carlyle. His works often tackled complex themes and explored the intersection of politics, religion, and society. James Anthony Froude's writings continue to be studied and debated by scholars, making him a significant figure in the field of historical literature.
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Preface 1. The dream of Sir James Harrington 2. The children of the sea 3. The Cape Colony 4. Arrival at Cape Town 5. The Indian Ocean 6. First sight of Australia 7. Landing at Melbourne 8. Expedition into the interior of the Colony 9. Bendigo 10. Colonial clubs 11. The train to Sydney 12. Visit to Moss Vale 13. Alternative prospects of the Australian colonies 14. Sail for New Zealand 15. Tour in the interior of the North Island 16. Road to the terraces 17. Ohinemutu again 18. Sir George Grey's Island 19. Sail for America 20. The American Union 21. The English Empire more easily formed than preserved.
Preface 1. The dream of Sir James Harrington 2. The children of the sea 3. The Cape Colony 4. Arrival at Cape Town 5. The Indian Ocean 6. First sight of Australia 7. Landing at Melbourne 8. Expedition into the interior of the Colony 9. Bendigo 10. Colonial clubs 11. The train to Sydney 12. Visit to Moss Vale 13. Alternative prospects of the Australian colonies 14. Sail for New Zealand 15. Tour in the interior of the North Island 16. Road to the terraces 17. Ohinemutu again 18. Sir George Grey's Island 19. Sail for America 20. The American Union 21. The English Empire more easily formed than preserved.
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