Burleigh And His Times

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

""Burleigh and His Times"" is a historical biography written by Lord Macaulay. The book focuses on the life and times of William Cecil, the first Baron Burleigh, who was a prominent English statesman during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Macaulay's work provides a detailed and engaging account of Burleigh's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a minor landowner to his rise to power as one of the most influential politicians of his time. The book also explores the political and social context of Burleigh's era, including the religious conflicts and power struggles that defined the Tudor and Stuart periods. Macaulay's writing style is lively and engaging, making ""Burleigh and His Times"" an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in English history or political biography.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V3, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183653.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: 1162886935
• ISBN13: 9781162886930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"