244 Pages
by Routledge

244 Pages
by Routledge

244 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1973 Macaulay explores important aspects of the interrelationship between Macaulay’s literary and political careers, sets his achievements as an author within the context of his achievements as a public man, and examines some of the sources of his popularity and success. In doing so, it draws extensively on Macaulay’s journals and other papers at Trinity College, Cambridge... Read more

Preface and Acknowledgements Chronology Textual Note 1. Beginnings: The Early Literary Writings 2. Apprenticeship in Polemics: The Essays on Southey and Croker’s Boswell 3. Reform, Revolution and Party: The Years of Confidence 4. The Indian Years: Engagement and Withdrawal 5. Time of Decision: The Essays on Temple and Clive 6. Biography, History, Criticism: The Life and Times Formula in the Addison Essay 7. Theory and Practice: Volumes One and Two of the History of England 8. The Method in Detail: This Chapter on Ireland 9. Characterization in the History: The Case of William the Third 10. Conclusion: To Instruct by Pleasing Notes Bibliography Index

Biography

Jane Millgate