Estimates Of Some Englishmen And Scotchmen: A Series Of Articles Reprinted By Permission Principally From The National Review (1858)

By Walter Bagehot

Book Overview

""Estimates Of Some Englishmen And Scotchmen"" is a collection of articles written by Walter Bagehot and originally published in the National Review in 1858. The book offers a series of insightful and often humorous character sketches of notable figures from England and Scotland, including politicians, writers, and other public figures.Bagehot's writing is marked by his wit and keen observation, as he delves into the personalities and quirks of his subjects. He offers a mix of praise and criticism, often highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals he writes about.Some of the figures profiled in the book include William Ewart Gladstone, John Stuart Mill, Samuel Johnson, and Robert Burns. Bagehot also offers broader reflections on the character of the English and Scottish people, exploring their national traits and tendencies.Overall, ""Estimates Of Some Englishmen And Scotchmen"" is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the personalities and politics of 19th-century Britain.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164045547
• ISBN13: 9781164045540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"