The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part C.
Hume, David, 1711-1776Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019
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English Originals World History Historical ReappraisalModern PoliticsRise and FallCivic AwarenessAcademic MonographConstitutional TraditionSocial ObservationSummary
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.The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part C. by David HumeAuthor: Hume, David, 1711-1776,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Sep 8, 2006Editor's review
The public-domain electronic text of Part C of Volume I of Hume's History of England, a free English original released by Project Gutenberg. This part continues the preceding narrative, covering key chapters in England's passage from the Middle Ages toward the modern era and displaying the distinctive manner in which Hume, a philosopher, wrote history: he records events, but is still more concerned with institutions, customs, and shifts in human sentiment, often weaving reflections on politics and morality into the narrative. The prose is eighteenth-century English, with long sentences at some remove from modern English, and precisely for that reason retains the cadence of a classical historical work. Its value for reading lies in encountering the historiography of the Enlightenment as it was and understanding one of the sources of later English historical writing. Suitable as material for close reading of the English original, or for reading alongside a Chinese translation to examine choices of translated names and narrative. The electronic edition is easy to search but contains no modern introduction or notes, so readers must supply the background themselves.Who it's for
A good fit for
- English or history majors studying the original texts of English history
- Readers who want to understand the historiographical manner of the Enlightenment
- Those who need a public-domain English text for close reading or translation practice
- Readers with a general interest in Hume's thought who are willing to read his historical works
Not a good fit for
- Beginners whose English reading is not yet proficient and who need notes
- General readers seeking a modern, popular history of England
- Those who merely want a quick outline of English history and do not care about the original text
Reading tips
- Read one or two modern general histories of England first to establish a framework of dates and events before entering the original.
- After each chapter, summarize the main points in your own words so that long sentences do not drag you off the main thread.
- When encountering archaic spellings and long sentences, use the searchable electronic edition to compare preceding and following passages for comprehension.
- If the reading proves difficult, read chapter by chapter alongside a Chinese translation and compare the narrative choices.
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FAQ
Is this book the English original or a Chinese translation?
This is an English public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg; the text is Hume's eighteenth-century English original, with no Chinese translation, and reading it requires corresponding English proficiency.Do I need to read Parts A and B of Volume I first?
This book is Part C of Volume I of The History of England and continues the preceding narrative. Reading in the order A, B, C is recommended; otherwise the threads of persons and events are easily lost, and at the very least one should first grasp the general content of the preceding part.Does the electronic edition have notes and an introduction?
Public-domain electronic texts generally preserve only the main text and usually have no modern editorial notes or introduction. Readers must verify the historical facts and persons in Hume's original themselves, and are advised to read with reference works or other background sources.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
Hume, David, 1711-1776 AuthorDavid Hume (1711–1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian and essayist whose thought had a profound influence on modern philosophy and historiography. The collection contains fifteen of his works, covering philosophy, religion, morality, knowledge and history. His representative works include A Treatise of Human Nature, which systematically examines understanding, the passions and morals and lays the foundation of his empiricist position; An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, which restate these ideas in a clearer style; Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, which explores religious belief through reasoned debate; and The History of England, which represents another side of his historical writing. His prose is clear, cautious and sceptical, and he excels at turning abstract questions into readable discussion. Public information is limited, so biographical details are not developed here; this introduction focuses on the subjects and influence of his works.