Originally published in 1930, this book contains a series of extracts from Thomas Carlyle's influential three-volume work The French Revolution: A History (1837). The text was compiled with the intention of providing a 'representation both of Carlyle's delineation of the Revolution, and of his poetic scheme of history'. Continuity of narrative is ensured through the use of short explanatory link passages which are inserted between extracts. A detailed editorial introduction is also included, with information on the text, Carlyle's life and his conception of history. This book will be of value...

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a selection of Thomas Carlyle's writings, aiming 'to collect and arrange the passages most representative of Carlyle's contribution to culture and to thought, particularly in the spheres of Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Political Economy, and History.' A detailed editorial introduction is also included, with information on Carlyle's life and intellectual views. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Thomas Carlyle and his works.

The Works of Thomas Carlyle in 30 volumes. Volume 19 contains: History of Frederick the Great (8 of 8). As this collection has been produced from existing library editions, printings may contain imperfections present in the original artifacts.

The Works of Thomas Carlyle in 30 volumes. Volume 21 contains: German Romance (1 of 2). As this collection has been produced from existing library editions, printings may contain imperfections present in the original artifacts.

This is a seminal history of the Norwegians during the Age of the Vikings and the Middle Ages. From the preface: "The Icelanders, in their long winter, had a great habit of writing; and were, and still are, excellent in penmanship, says Dahlmann. It is to this fact, that any little history there is of the Norse Kings and their old tragedies, crimes and heroisms, is almost all due. The Icelanders, it seems, not only made beautiful letters on their paper or parchment, but were laudably observant and desirous of accuracy; and have left us such a collection of narratives (Sagas, literally "Says")...

Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, satirist, and historian, whose work was hugely influential during the Victorian era. Sartor Resartus was a novel that offers a satire of society at the time.

Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881) was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher. Considered one of the most important social commentators of its time, he presented many lectures during his lifetime with certain acclaim in the Victorian era. One of those conferences resulted in his famous work "On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History" where he explains that the key role in history lies in the actions of the "Great Man," claiming that "History is nothing but the biography of the Great Man." He was a very respected historian and his book The French...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

"Chartism" from Thomas Carlyle. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher during the Victorian era (1795-1881).