| Miscellaneous Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome Contributor(s): Macaulay, Thomas Babington (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596050985 ISBN-13: 9781596050983 Publisher: Cosimo Classics OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: 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. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History - Philosophy - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 824.8 |
| LCCN: 2006275834 |
| Series: Cosimo Classics Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 1.23" H x 5" W x 8" (1.31 lbs) 552 pages |