Charles Kingsley

Froude's History of England (eBook, ePUB)

A Passionate Survey of English History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Froude's History of England," Charles Kingsley engages with the complex narrative of England's past, offering a critical examination of James Anthony Froude's approach to historical writing. The book reflects Kingsley'Äôs preference for a vibrant narrative style, characterized by eloquent prose that seeks to illuminate the moral and ideological implications of historical events. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, when history was increasingly being viewed through a lens of rationality and progress, Kingsley'Äôs work critiques Froude'Äôs interpretations while aspiring to a more inclusive and morally sound understanding of England'Äôs history, highlighting the interplay between history, faith, and societal development. Charles Kingsley (1819'Äì1875) was a distinguished Victorian author, historian, and theologian, whose experiences as a clergyman deeply influenced his views on moral and social reform. Kingsley'Äôs diverse career'Äîranging from his roles in education, literature, and social activism'Äîfueled his passion for understanding England'Äôs historical trajectory. His critiques of Froude arose from a desire to seek truth amid the turbulent social changes of the era and challenge narratives that seemed to neglect the role of ethical considerations in history. Recommended for historians, students, and general readers alike, Kingsley's 'ÄúFroude's History of England'Äù offers a compelling examination of the interplay between historical narrative and moral purpose. The book invites readers to reconsider the ways in which history is constructed and interpreted, providing profound insights that resonate with contemporary discussions on historiography and identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 135
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066102388
• Artikelnr.: 59236864

Autorenporträt

Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.