Oceana, Or England and Her Colonies - Softcover

Froude, James Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1443767697 ISBN 13: 9781443767699

Verlag: Mcmaster Press, 2008

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This book contains James Anthony Froude's 1886 historical sketch, "Oceana, or England and Her Colonies". It is a fascinating and insightful chronicle of the author's travels from Cape Town to Australia and New Zealand, from 1884 to 1888. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the British Empire, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "The Dream of Sir James Harrington", "The Expansion of the English Race", "The American Colonies", "Second Group of Colonies", "Colonial Management", "Policy of Separation", "The England of Political Economists", "Population and National Greatness", "Popular Desire for Union", etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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James Anthony Froude was a prominent English historian, biographer, and essayist, born on April 23, 1818, in Dartington, Devon, England. He is best known for his works on the history of England and his biographies of significant figures from the Tudor period. Froude was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. He developed a keen interest in history and literature, particularly in the period of the English Reformation. His writings often reflect his controversial views on religious and political matters, which garnered both acclaim and criticism. One of Froude's most notable works is "The History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada," a monumental historical series spanning six volumes. In this series, Froude provides a vivid and dramatic account of the tumultuous events during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Aside from his historical writings, Froude also penned biographies of notable figures such as Thomas Carlyle. His works often tackled complex themes and explored the intersection of politics, religion, and society. James Anthony Froude's writings continue to be studied and debated by scholars, making him a significant figure in the field of historical literature.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Mcmaster Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1443767697
• ISBN 13: 9781443767699
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 316
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