The Life of Froude (eBook, ePUB) - Paul, Herbert W.
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In 'The Life of Froude' by Herbert W. Paul, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of the esteemed historian James Anthony Froude. Paul's book delves deep into Froude's personal and professional struggles, shedding light on the motivations behind his controversial works. Written in a fluid and engaging literary style, the book provides a comprehensive look at Froude's contributions to Victorian historiography and his influence on future generations of scholars. Paul carefully examines Froude's complex relationships with key figures of his time, offering insight into his…mehr

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In 'The Life of Froude' by Herbert W. Paul, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of the esteemed historian James Anthony Froude. Paul's book delves deep into Froude's personal and professional struggles, shedding light on the motivations behind his controversial works. Written in a fluid and engaging literary style, the book provides a comprehensive look at Froude's contributions to Victorian historiography and his influence on future generations of scholars. Paul carefully examines Froude's complex relationships with key figures of his time, offering insight into his bold and often divisive perspectives on religion, politics, and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of history, biography, and literary criticism. Herbert W. Paul's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis make 'The Life of Froude' a valuable addition to the study of nineteenth-century intellectual life.
Autorenporträt
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.