Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02

Craik, Henry, Sir, 1846-1927Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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647K words
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65

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English Originals Historical Figures Historical ReappraisalPortrait GalleryPolitical CareerPower GamePatriotism

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.Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 by Sir Henry CraikAuthor: Craik, Henry, Sir, 1846-1927,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Oct 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is Volume 02 of The Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon by Sir Henry Craik, a public-domain ebook from Project Gutenberg. Edward Earl of Clarendon was a major seventeenth-century English statesman and historian whose career was bound up with the English Revolution and the Restoration, so this biography is not only a record of a life but also important supporting evidence for understanding seventeenth-century English politics and historiography. Volume 02 follows on from the first volume, and readers need some background knowledge to enter it smoothly. As a public-domain historical biography, its value lies in presenting an earlier mode of biographical narrative and approach to organizing historical sources, and it is suitable as supplementary reading for thematic study of English history. It is best read within the overall framework of seventeenth-century English history, alongside chronologies and other general histories, rather than as the only introductory work; patience is needed with long English sentences and historical names and places.

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Reading tips

  1. Read Volume 01 first, or learn an outline of Clarendon's life, before starting Volume 02, so that the threads of people and events are not broken.
  2. Prepare a chronology of major seventeenth-century English events and compare political events with the subject's experiences while reading.
  3. Read alongside general histories, treating this book as a source-based narrative rather than the sole authority.
  4. Take brief notes on the dense names of people and places; this helps in grasping political factions and family relationships

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Contents

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FAQ

Can I read Volume 02 on its own? You can, but it is not advisable. Volume 02 continues the threads of people and events from Volume 01, and without the earlier background it is easy to become confused about political relationships and chronological order. It is best to read Volume 01 first, or at least to learn an outline of the subject's life.
Who was Edward Earl of Clarendon? Edward Earl of Clarendon was a seventeenth-century English statesman and historian who lived through the political upheavals of the English Revolution and the Restoration and is known for his historical writings. This book is his biography, and Volume 02 continues the account of his life and times.
Is this book suitable for citation in historical research? This is an earlier public-domain biography and can serve as a reference for understanding early biographical narrative and the organization of historical sources, but it should not replace modern scholarly criticism. When citing it in research, authoritative editions and the latest scholarship should be checked.
What background knowledge is needed for reading? A basic framework of seventeenth-century English history is recommended, including knowledge of the English Revolution, the Restoration, and the relevant political figures. If your background is insufficient, read the relevant chapters of a general English history first, then proceed to this book.

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About the author

Craik, Henry, Sir, 1846-1927 Author · British · 1846–1927

Sir Henry Craik (1846–1927) was a British educationist and politician. During his career he was in charge of Scottish education affairs, playing an important role in the development of local educational institutions; he later was elected a Member of Parliament and took part in legislation and political affairs in the House of Commons. Public information about his family background, education and specific achievements is limited, so no speculation is offered here. This library holds only one work by him, Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02. This is a biography of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, written mainly in the style of historical narrative and attentive to the course of a life and its historical setting. Such biographical writing reflects his interest in British political history and the study of historical figures, and offers later readers a reference for understanding Clarendon.