Author of Audiobooks - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 13) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 13) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter traces the history of the Glorious Revolution in Scotland, including the reaction of the country's religious parties, the installment of William and Mary, and the campaigns of the Highland Army. (Summary by Leon Mire)...
Warren Hastings - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Warren Hastings - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography
"Warren Hastings" is Chapter IV of Thomas Macaulay's Critical and Historical Essays, vol. III. It first appeared in the Edinburgh Review of October 1841 as a review of Memoirs of the Life of Warren Hastings, first Governor-General of Bengal....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 19) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 19) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 4 chapter 19 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 16) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 16) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 3 chapter 16 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter begins with the flight of James II and then moves on to the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the arrival of Dutch troops in London. James flees again and we see the establishment of the Jacobean court in France at Saint Germains. The...
Lord Clive - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Lord Clive - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: War & Military
Robert Clive was, in Macaulay’s view, the real founder of British power in India. Macaulay himself served on the Governor’s Council in India from 1834 to 1838, working on legal and educational changes in that country. In his view, the establishment...
The Last Buccaneer - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The Last Buccaneer - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Poetry / Narratives / Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)
LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of The Last Buccaneer by Thomas Babbington Macaulay. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 4th, 2009....
The Lays of Ancient Rome - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The Lays of Ancient Rome - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Narratives
The Lays of Ancient Rome comprise four narrative poems comprised by Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay: recalling popular episodes from Roman historical-legends that were strongly moral in tone: exemplifying Roman virtue against Latine perfidy.The four...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 09) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 09) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is chapter 9 of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the accession of James II. This chapter covers part of the invasion of England by William, the Dutch Stadtholder, later William III of England....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 02) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 02) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is the second chapter of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the Succession of James II. In this chapter we see the restoration of the House of Stuart. The mood of the people sours toward the Roundheads, Army and, of course the...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 25) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 25) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 5, chapter 25 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) and published after his death.To quote from the preface - 'I HAVE thought it right to publish that portion of the continuation of the "History of England"...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 5 chapter 24 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859). Volume 5 was published after his death.. Chapter 24 begins with the change in parliament with the 1698 elections. The death of the Electoral Prince of...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 04) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 04) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter is a bit of a mixture. It begins with the death of Charles II and then goes on to James II. Judge Jeffries then makes an appearance in a riot of slapstick absurdity when viewed from so far away. Although, at the time of the ‘Bloody...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 11) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 11) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
In chapter 11 William and Mary have been crowned and settle down to the task of ruling England. An endless succession of British noblemen jockey for position and all feel frustration at Williams’ preference for his own countrymen in positions of...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 20) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 20) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 4 chapter 20 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
Frederic the Great - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Frederic the Great - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography / Early Modern
Macaulay's review essay on Frederick the Great of Prussia is found in vol. iii of his Critical and Historical Essays, and concentrates primarily on the ways in which he built Prussia up into a major military power. Though it's impossible to read the...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 18) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 18) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Political Science
This is volume 4 chapter 18 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 07) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 07) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter begins with a description of William, Prince of Orange – his early life, personality, and political policies. It goes on to describe, among other things, the Declaration of Indulgence, an early step towards establishing religious...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 23) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 23) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 5 chapter 23 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) and published after his death. To quote from the preface - 'I HAVE thought it right to publish that portion of the continuation of the "History of England"...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 22) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 22) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: War & Military / History / Christianity - Other
This is volume 4 chapter 22 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 21) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 21) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction
This is volume 4 chapter 21 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 17) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 17) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 4 chapter 17 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 15) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 15) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Early Modern
This is volume 3 chapter 15 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1959) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 01) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 01) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is chapter 1 of volume 1 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail. Macaulay is...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 05) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 05) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter of Macaulay’s, History of England is concerned, for a large part, with insurrection against James II and his manoeuverings to suppress these. Argyle has been sheltering in Holland and returns to raise an army against James. Although...
Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Memoirs
An review essay of "Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay". The Edinburgh Review, January, 1843. Reprinted in vol. iii of Macaulay's Critical and Historical Essays. "Hundreds of remarkable persons had passed in review before her....The account which...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 08) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 08) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
In this chapter of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England we see conflict between James II and his subjects. James is Catholic but rules a Protestant country. There are some serious stand-offs with colleges at Oxford and Cambridge plus...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 14) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 14) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Early Modern
This is volume 3 chapter 14 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail. Macaulay is...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 12) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 12) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
Much of this chapter is taken up with the affairs of Ireland during the reign of James II. The Protestants and Catholics are having their usual disagreements and James is putting his pieces in place in an attempt to use the Irish to consolidate his...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 06) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 06) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter starts from about 1685. James is on the throne and, as ever, there are disputes between crown and Parliament. We see the Habeus Corpus Act introduced, the persecution of the Huguenots and troubles in Ireland. Summary by Jim Mowatt...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 03) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 03) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is the third chapter in Macaulay’s great History of England from the Accession of James II. In this chapter Macaulay looks at the state of the nation in 1685. He discusses the population, the revenue, the military system, the roads, the inns,...
Milton - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Milton - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography / Essays & Short Works / Literary Criticism
John Milton (1608-1674) was an English poet, classicist, and fearless advocate for civil liberty, who served the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. He is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" (1667), a work of sublime imagery and...
Life and Writings of Addison - Thomas Babington Macaulay
Life and Writings of Addison - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography / Literary Criticism / Political Science
Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and Whig politician. Today he is most famous for his contributions, with Richard Steele, to the "The Spectator" magazine. In this essay, Macaulay portrays the life and work of...