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History and the Enlightenment

History and the Enlightenment

John Robertson
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Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays. This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career—many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. This collection focuses on the writing and understanding of history in the eighteenth century and on the great historians and the intellectual context that inspired or provoked their writings. It combines incisive discussion of such figures as Gibbon, Hume, and Carlyle with broad sweeps of analysis and explication. Essays on the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement are balanced by intimate portraits of lesser-known historians whose significance Trevor-Roper took particular delight in revealing.
Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Yale University Press
Release
June 29, 2010
ISBN
0300139349
ISBN 13
9780300139341

History and the Enlightenment

John Robertson
3.9/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays. This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career—many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. This collection focuses on the writing and understanding of history in the eighteenth century and on the great historians and the intellectual context that inspired or provoked their writings. It combines incisive discussion of such figures as Gibbon, Hume, and Carlyle with broad sweeps of analysis and explication. Essays on the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement are balanced by intimate portraits of lesser-known historians whose significance Trevor-Roper took particular delight in revealing.
Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Yale University Press
Release
June 29, 2010
ISBN
0300139349
ISBN 13
9780300139341

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