Von Ranke

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Von Ranke is a book written by Lord Macaulay that provides a comprehensive biography of Leopold von Ranke, a prominent German historian. The book explores von Ranke's life and career, including his early years as a student, his rise to fame as a historian, and his impact on the field of historiography. Macaulay examines von Ranke's major works, including his famous History of the Popes, and discusses his approach to historical research and writing. The book also delves into von Ranke's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Overall, Von Ranke is an insightful and engaging biography of one of the most important historians of the 19th century.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V4, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183661.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: 1425465382
• ISBN13: 9781425465384
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"