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Lays of Ancient Rome - Softcover

Macaulay, Thomas Babington

 
9781449574116: Lays of Ancient Rome
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1449574114 ISBN 13: 9781449574116
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2009

Synopsis

Now in the public domain, the "Lays of Ancient Rome" by Thomas Babington Macaulay were originally published in 1842. Immensely popular in England during Victorian times, these ballads are still a popular subject for recitation. As a student, Winston Churchill memorized them to prove his mental capabilities. This edition, newly typeset, includes all four of Macaulay's lays, with introductions, verse numbers, and explanatory footnotes (from his 1891 edition)

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About the Author

Thomas Babington Macaulay, the great historian of England, was born at Rothley, near Leicester, in 1800, and was named Thomas Babington after his uncle. Macaulay was a member of Parliament first for Colne, then for Leeds. In 1842 he gave to the world his spirited "Lays of Ancient Rome." Lord Macaulay excelled as a poet and essayist, but he is chiefly illustrious as a historian. During later years his health made work increasingly difficult for him. He died in December 1859 at the age of 59.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1449574114
ISBN 13 
9781449574116
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
104