John Hampden - Lord Macaulay - Bog

John Hampden is a biography written by Lord Macaulay about the life of John Hampden, a prominent English politician and one of the leaders of the parliamentary opposition to King Charles I in the 17th century. The book explores Hampden's early life, his education, his political career, and his role in the English Civil War. Macaulay provides a detailed analysis of Hampden's character, his political beliefs, and his contribution to the cause of parliamentary democracy in England. The book also includes a discussion of the wider political and social context of the time, including the struggle between the monarchy and parliament, the rise of Puritanism, and the impact of the English Civil War on English society. Overall, John Hampden is a fascinating and insightful account of one of the most important figures in English political history.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V3, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183653.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.