Henry Charles Lea: A Biography

By Isaac Lea, Henry Charles Lea, Edward Sculley Bradley

Book Overview

Henry Charles Lea: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Henry Charles Lea, a prominent historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Edward Sculley Bradley, the biography explores Lea's upbringing, education, and family background, as well as his career as a historian and his contributions to the field of medieval studies.The book delves into Lea's early interests in history and literature, his travels in Europe, and his early attempts at writing historical works. It also covers his personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his children.Throughout the biography, Bradley examines Lea's major works, including his groundbreaking studies of the Spanish Inquisition and the history of the Catholic Church. He also explores Lea's influence on the field of medieval studies, including his role in the establishment of the American Historical Association and his contributions to the development of historical methodology.Overall, Henry Charles Lea: A Biography provides a detailed and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of the most important historians of the 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 116316433X
• ISBN13: 9781163164334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"