William Roscoe: An Inaugural Lecture on Election to the Andrew Geddes and John Rankin Chair of Modern History in the University of Liverpool (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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But the peculiarity of my position resides not only in the fact that I have been doing the work of my Chair for five years past, but also 1n the fact that, as I am proud to claim, I am the first graduate of this University to be raised to a Chair in it. When I look back over the seventeen years which have passed since I entered this place as a timid freshman, I find it impossible to express the ma tude of my obligations to my Alma Mater. Er latest boon 18 this, that she permits me to serve her in an office which, during all these years, it has been my secret ambition to fill. I am not, therefore.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the remarkable life and career of William Roscoe. A self-made man and successful businessman, Roscoe became a distinguished historian, influential art collector, and dedicated philanthropist. Through his writings and activism, Roscoe played an instrumental role in the intellectual and civic development of Liverpool during a period of rapid commercial growth. His writings on the Italian Renaissance, particularly his acclaimed work on Lorenzo de Medici, fostered an appreciation for the arts and a commitment to intellectual pursuits within the bustling city. Roscoe's unwavering advocacy for social justice, especially his opposition to the slave trade, further cemented his legacy as a humanitarian and champion of civic responsibility. The book highlights the profound impact Roscoe's historical scholarship and civic engagement had on Liverpool. It demonstrates how Roscoe's belief in the transformative power of education and the harmonious coexistence of commerce and culture shaped the identity of a major industrial center. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282621360_0
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