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1868 4vol The History Of England by Lord Macaulay Antique History Book Set

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1868 4vol The History Of England by Lord Macaulay Antique History Book Set

The History Of England From The Accession Of James The Second
By Lord Macaulay
Published by Longmans, Green, And Co: London 1868
Complete 4 Volume Set Bound In 2

" The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, published by Longmans, Green, and Co. in 1868, is one of the great monuments of 19th-century English historiography. Macaulay's sweeping narrative begins with the troubled reign of James II and traces the political, social, and cultural transformations that culminated in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Written in his famously vivid and rhetorical style, Macaulay brings historical figures to life with moral conviction and literary grandeur, portraying the triumph of constitutional government, parliamentary liberty, and Protestant ascendancy as the foundations of modern Britain. His account is as much a celebration of progress and rationality as it is a chronicle of events, reflecting his Whig belief in the steady advancement of freedom and civilization.

Beyond its political history, Macaulay's work stands as a richly detailed portrait of 17th-century English life — its cities, commerce, religion, and manners — rendered with both scholarship and dramatic flair. The History became immensely popular, shaping public understanding of England's past for generations and influencing how history itself was written. Though later historians have critiqued its moralistic tone and partisan perspective, the book remains a masterpiece of historical literature: a grand synthesis of narrative art, patriotic vision, and intellectual confidence that embodies the optimism of the Victorian age."

General wear to covers and spines with some leather peel as shown. Original Sydney University Gilt emblems with some fading. Light water staining to title pages otherwise pages are clean, bright and well presented. There are no loose pages and the 4 volumes are complete across the 2 books. Both books in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 4cm
  • Volume 1 has 394 Pages
  • Volume 2 has 359 Pages
  • Volume 3 has 413 Pages
  • Volume 4 has 391 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Complete 4 Volume Set", "Original Leather Bindings", "University Of Sydney Presentation Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spines with some leather peel as shown. Original Sydney University Gilt emblems with some fading. Light water staining to title pages otherwise pages are clean, bright and well presented. There are no loose pages and the 4 volumes are complete across the 2 books. Both books in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Lord Macaulay
Publisher: Longmans, Green, And Co: London
Year Printed: 1868
Sub-subject: History Of England