Thomas Carlyle's history of the French Revolution, originally published in 1837, opens with the death of Louis XV in 1774 and ends in 1795 when Bonaparte quelled the insurrection... Læs mere
This edition is the first to present the text as it originally appeared, indicating the changes Carlyle made to later editions. Appendices contain Carlyle's own extensive commentaries on his work.
Thomas Carlyle was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1795. He was influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment while at the University of Edinburgh and became a teacher instead. He... Læs mere
Recognizes the intimate connections between heroism and myth. Beginning with the legends of Odin, lord of the Nordic gods, this book describes major... Læs mere
A book of social commentary informed by the history of England. It forms an analysis of the problems of newly industrialized England both by invoking historical events and by dissecting contemporary issues.
This two-volume collection of reminiscences by historian and social critic Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) was edited by his friend, the historian J. A. Froude (1818–94) and published in March... Læs mere
This two-volume collection of reminiscences by historian and social critic Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) was edited by his friend, the historian J. A. Froude (1818–94) and published in March... Læs mere
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His introduction of German... Læs mere
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His introduction of German literature and philosophy into Victorian society... Læs mere
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His introduction of German literature and philosophy into Victorian society... Læs mere
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His introduction of German literature and philosophy into Victorian society... Læs mere
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was one of the most influential authors of the nineteenth century. His introduction of German literature and philosophy into Victorian society... Læs mere