Lost Leaders (eBook, ePUB) - Lang, Andrew
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In Andrew Lang's 'Lost Leaders', the author delves into the lives of forgotten historical figures who once held great influence but have since fallen into obscurity. Lang's writing style is engaging and insightful, offering a mix of biography and cultural analysis. By exploring the stories of these once-prominent individuals, Lang sheds light on the fleeting nature of fame and the unpredictable ways in which history remembers its key players. 'Lost Leaders' is a thought-provoking read that invites readers to reconsider the significance of those who have been overlooked by mainstream historical…mehr

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In Andrew Lang's 'Lost Leaders', the author delves into the lives of forgotten historical figures who once held great influence but have since fallen into obscurity. Lang's writing style is engaging and insightful, offering a mix of biography and cultural analysis. By exploring the stories of these once-prominent individuals, Lang sheds light on the fleeting nature of fame and the unpredictable ways in which history remembers its key players. 'Lost Leaders' is a thought-provoking read that invites readers to reconsider the significance of those who have been overlooked by mainstream historical narratives. With a focus on lesser-known figures, Lang weaves together a narrative that challenges readers to think critically about the nature of leadership and power dynamics in society. This book is recommended for history enthusiasts looking for a fresh perspective on the often overlooked figures in our past.
Autorenporträt
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to anthropology who lived from 31 March 1844 to 20 July 1912. He is primarily known for being a folklore and fairy story collector. At the University of St. Andrews, he is honored through the Andrew Lang lectures. In the Scottish Borders town of Selkirk, Lang was born in 1844. He was the oldest of the eight children born to John Lang, the town clerk of Selkirk, and Jane Plenderleath Sellar, who was a relative of the first Duke of Sutherland. Jane Plenderleath Sellar was the daughter of Patrick Sellar. He wed Leonora Blanche Alleyne, the youngest child of C. T. Alleyne of Clifton and Barbados, on April 17, 1875. She was alternately acknowledged as the author, co-author, or translator of Lang's Color/Rainbow Fairy Books, which he edited (or should have been). He attended the Edinburgh Academy, Loretto School, Selkirk Grammar School, and University of St. Andrews as well as Balliol College in Oxford, where he earned a first-class degree in the final classical schools in 1868. From there, he went on to become a fellow and later an honorary fellow of Merton College. As a journalist, poet, critic, and historian, he quickly established himself as one of the best and most diverse writers of his days.