検索キーワード： 著者 "Thomas Lathbury" すべてのカテゴリー

Though the particulars connected with the Gunpowder Treason may be perused in the general histories of the period, yet I am not aware, that any modern narrative of that dark design is to be found in a separate form. Many brief sketches have, indeed, been published in various modern works: but no full and complete history of the Treason has ever been set forth. In compiling the present volume, I have collected, from various quarters, all the information which I could discover on the subject. It will be found to be the most complete narrative of the Treason ever published in a detached form: at ...

Dive into Volume 4, Chapter 21 of the captivating series by Baron Macaulay (1800-1859), where he explores Englands rich history leading up to the Stuart kings. This chapter offers a detailed examination of the significant shift in power from the divine right of kings to the burgeoning influence of Parliament. Macaulay highlights the pivotal accession of William and Mary, the Dutch Protestant royals, as a transformative moment in British history. Enjoy this insightful narrative that combines literary elegance with a keen perspective on 19th-century politics, making it a fascinating read for ...