Miscellaneous Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome (Cosimo Classics Philosophy) - Softcover

Macaulay, Thomas Babington

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596050985 ISBN 13: 9781596050983

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

The Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome is one of the most famous epic poems of the Victorian era. A stirring teacher of Roman history accenting the virtues of courage, sacrifice, and determination, it has been required reading for British students for nearly a hundred years and is well known for its action, spirit, and daring adventure. AUTHOR BIO: Thomas Babington MacAulay (1800-1859) was an English historian and author born in Leicestershire and educated at Cambridge University. During his early career, he was a member of the Supreme Council of the East India Company, reformed the Indian educational system, and composed a legal code for the colony. On his return to England, Macaulay devoted himself to writing history, but returned to public office as secretary of war, paymaster of the forces, and a noted member of Parliament. MacAulay's works include The History of England from the Accession of James the Second.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596050985
• ISBN 13: 9781596050983
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 552