Lord Macaulay's Essays And Lays Of Ancient Rome V2

By Claire Ewart and Tomie dePaola

Book Overview

Lord Macaulay's Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome Volume 2 is a collection of literary works by Thomas Babington Macaulay. This book was originally published in 1895 and contains a variety of essays and poems that showcase Macaulay's talents as a writer and historian.The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, including literary criticism, political history, and social commentary. For instance, Macaulay's essay on Milton examines the poet's life and works, while his essay on Machiavelli explores the Italian philosopher's political theories.The Lays of Ancient Rome is a series of narrative poems that tell the stories of legendary figures from ancient Rome, such as Horatius, Virginia, and the Battle of Lake Regillus. These poems are written in a stirring, epic style and are considered some of Macaulay's finest works.Overall, Lord Macaulay's Essays and Lays of Ancient Rome Volume 2 is a fascinating collection of literary works that showcases the brilliance of one of the most important writers and historians of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the classics.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: 1120962269
• ISBN13: 9781120962263
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"