George Buchanan by Robert Wallace and John Campbell Smith
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"George Buchanan" by Robert Wallace and John Campbell Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and influence of George Buchanan, notable as a political thinker, scholar, and literary figure from Scotland during the Renaissance. The book highlights Buchanan's importance in the struggle for political liberty against tyranny and his contributions to literature and education. The opening of the text sets the stage
for Buchanan's remarkable legacy, beginning with a reflection on a significant historical event—the beheading of Lord William Russell—paired with the burning of Buchanan’s and Milton’s political writings by the University of Oxford. It establishes Buchanan as a pivotal figure in the defense of the principles of liberty and governance by the people, and introduces his dual role as both a fierce political critic and a celebrated poet of his time. The author notes Buchanan's profound influence on later political movements and his esteem among contemporaries, as well as his active engagement in the political turmoil of his era, solidifying his place in the history of liberal thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wallace, Robert, 1831-1899 |
|---|---|
| Author | Smith, John Campbell, 1828-1914 |
| Illustrator | Brown, Joseph |
| Title | George Buchanan |
| Series Title | Famous Scots Series, 32 |
| Credits |
Produced by Fay Dunn, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Buchanan, George, 1506-1582 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45427 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 536 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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