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Herbert W. Paul authored the biography titled "The Life of Froude." This scholarly piece explores the biography and intellectual trajectory of James Anthony Froude, a notable historian, writer, and contentious personality in 19th-century England. The biography authored by Herbert W. Paul provides a thorough and meticulous portrayal of Froude's life, offering insights into his early life, educational background, and professional trajectory. The extensive examination delves into Froude's significant literary achievements, with a particular focus on his historical works centered around the Tudor…mehr

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Herbert W. Paul authored the biography titled "The Life of Froude." This scholarly piece explores the biography and intellectual trajectory of James Anthony Froude, a notable historian, writer, and contentious personality in 19th-century England. The biography authored by Herbert W. Paul provides a thorough and meticulous portrayal of Froude's life, offering insights into his early life, educational background, and professional trajectory. The extensive examination delves into Froude's significant literary achievements, with a particular focus on his historical works centered around the Tudor Period. The biography frequently explores the contentious nature that frequently enveloped Froude. The individual's discerning perspectives on religion, society, and their unorthodox notions pertaining to marriage and morals incited fervent discussions within the contemporary discourse. Paul adeptly analyzes these issues, offering readers significant insights into the intellectual and social context of the Victorian age. In his work titled "The Life of Froude," Herbert W. Paul adeptly explores the intricate and diverse character of James Anthony Froude. The author effectively depicts a detailed representation of an individual who possessed dual identities as a renowned historian and a controversial figure. This portrayal aptly encapsulates Froude's significant contributions to the realms of literature and history, as well as his profound influence on the intellectual milieu of his time.
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Herbert Woodfield Paul (1853-1935) was a prominent English author and member of the Liberal Party in the United Kingdom's Parliament. The individual in question was the firstborn male offspring of George Woodfield Paul, who held the position of Vicar in the town of Finedon, and Jessie Philippa Mackworth. The individual in question received his education at Eton College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he assumed the role of President of the Oxford Union. In 1878, he was admitted to the bar at Lincoln's Inn. He held the position as a leader-writer at the Daily News. In the year 1883, the individual in question entered into matrimony with Elinor Budworth, who happened to be the daughter of the Honorable William Ritchie, a prominent member of the Viceregal Council situated in Calcutta. Paul was elected as a Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South in the year 1892. In 1895, he was unsuccessful in retaining his parliamentary position, however, he later regained his place in the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament representing Northampton from 1906 to January 1910. He held the position of Second Civil Service Commissioner from 1909 to 1918.