History of England since the Accession of James the Second. Fifth

Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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626K words
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63

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Foreign Language Books World History Historical ReappraisalPolitical AllegoryPower GameCivic AwarenessWestern ThoughtAcademic StudyDocumentary NarrativePopular NarrativeTurbulent EraVictorian Era

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. FünfterAuthor: Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859,Language: German, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: May 25, 2011

Editor's review

The German translation of the fifth volume of Macaulay's History of England, focusing on the political and religious conflicts in England after James II's accession. Macaulay is known for his Whig interpretation of history and narrative style; this volume continues his detailed account of parliamentary struggles, religious toleration, and the expansion of royal power, combining documentary value with literary readability. The German translation serves German-speaking readers and scholars studying the reception history of German-language historiography. Suitable as supplementary reading on the history around the Glorious Revolution, and as a case study for comparing English and German narrative traditions in historiography. Readers should consult earlier volumes to grasp the threads of figures and events, and note the author's pronounced partisan stance.

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  1. Read the introductory chapters of Volume One first to understand Macaulay's overall framework and stance before entering this volume.
  2. Keep a chronology of James II's reign at hand while reading, marking the timeline of parliamentary and religious events.
  3. Note how the author portrays characters, distinguishing narrative rhetoric from historical judgment.

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FAQ

Can I read this book without knowing German? This is a German translation with the main text in German. Without German, look for a Chinese or English translation of Macaulay's History of England for comparison; this book is better suited to readers with German reading ability or those specifically studying translations and reception history.
What historical background is needed before reading? It helps to first understand the basic context around 1685: the English succession, the Catholic-Protestant conflict, and the relationship between Parliament and the Crown. Read the relevant chapters of a general history first, then enter Macaulay's detailed narrative, so as not to be overwhelmed by names and factional threads.
What are the characteristics of this book's view of history? Macaulay takes a pronounced Whig stance, tending to narrate English history as the gradual establishment of liberty and constitutional government. Readers should treat his narrative framework as an interpretation with a stance rather than a neutral record, and compare it with works by other historians.

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About the author

Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1 Author

Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay (1800–1), was a British historian, essayist and politician. The library holds 35 of his works, most notably The History of England from the Accession of James II, including its several volumes and the German translation Geschichte von England seit der Thronbesteigung Jakob's des Zweiten. His histories are known for vivid narrative, eloquent prose and a strongly partisan outlook, using striking scenes and sharp contrasts; they left a lasting mark on English historical writing and essay style. Details such as nationality, dates and common classifications are not recorded here, and public information is limited, so this note relies on the works and general literary-historical knowledge rather than biographical particulars.