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Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
| Title |
Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III" by Lord Macaulay is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes critiques and analyses of significant historical figures and works, especially focusing on topics related to the Catholic Church, Protestantism, and notable events in European history. The essays serve to illuminate the intellectual and cultural landscape of Macaulay's time. At the start of this volume, Macaulay delves into Ranke's "History of the Popes," expressing admiration for the work's scholarly depth and its importance to understanding the resilience of Roman Catholicism amidst challenges posed by Protestantism. He discusses the Church's capacity to adapt and survive through various historical periods, emphasizing the curious dynamics of faith, governance, and social change that have influenced the Church's power. Macaulay further critiques modern perceptions of enlightenment, casting doubt on whether advancements in science and reason necessarily undermine religious dogma, and he sets the stage for a broader discussion regarding the complex interplay between faith and reason throughout European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History
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| Subject |
English literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28046 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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