Sir William Temple

By Lord Macaulay and Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

""Sir William Temple"" is a biography written by Lord Macaulay about the life of Sir William Temple, a prominent English diplomat and writer during the 17th century. The book covers Temple's early life, his education at Cambridge University, his diplomatic career, and his literary achievements. Macaulay explores Temple's role in the political and social landscape of his time, including his relationships with other notable figures such as King William III and John Locke. The book also delves into Temple's personal life, including his marriage to Lady Dorothy Osborne and his retirement to his estate in Moor Park. Macaulay's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, making ""Sir William Temple"" a compelling read for anyone interested in English history, literature, or politics.THIS 126 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V4, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183661.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: 116291078X
• ISBN13: 9781162910789
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"