The History of England: All Six Volumes (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Illustrated EditionBy David Hume
Length132h 33m
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David Hume's The History of England: All Six Volumes is a monumental narrative spanning the Roman occupation to the Glorious Revolution and beyond, tracing the evolution of monarchy, parliament, religion, law, and civil society. Written in lucid, balanced prose, it combines Enlightenment skepticism with classical historiographical ambition, seeking causes in character, institutions, interest, and circumstance rather than providence alone. Its style is elegant, ironic, and analytical, placing English political conflict within the broader literary context of eighteenth-century philosophical history. Hume, the Scottish philosopher famed for his empiricism, moral psychology, and critique of religious certainty, brought to history the same habits of inquiry that shaped his philosophical works. His concern with custom, belief, passion, and authority informs his judgments on kings, factions, clergy, and revolutionaries. Writing after political upheaval and amid debates over Whig and Tory interpretations, Hume sought a more detached account, though one still marked by his suspicion of fanaticism and ideological excess. This edition is recommended for readers seeking not merely a chronicle of English events, but a profound meditation on power, liberty, and historical causation. It remains essential for students of historiography, political thought, and Enlightenment prose.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreHistory
Length132 hrs 33 mins
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Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of Constitutional Monarchy in England (1689 to 1837)
26Chapter XV. (pt. 1)
2Introduction
27Chapter XV. (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
28Chapter XVI.
4Historical Context
29Chapter XVII.
5Author Biography
30Chapter XVIII.
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6VOLUME I.
31Chapter XIX.
7Chapter I.
32Chapter XX.
8Chapter II.
33Chapter XXI.
9Chapter III.
34Chapter XXII.
10Appendix I.
35Chapter XXIII.
11Chapter IV.
36Chapter XXIII.
12Chapter V.
37VOLUME III.
13Chapter VI.
38Chapter XXIV.
14Chapter VII.
39Chapter XXV.
15Chapter VIII.
40Chapter XXVI.
16Chapter IX.
41Chapter XXVII.
17Chapter X.
42Chapter XXVIII.
18Chapter XI.
43Chapter XXIX.
19Appendix II.
44Chapter XXX.
20VOLUME II.
45Chapter XXXI.
21Chapter XII. (pt. 1)
46Chapter XXXII.
22Chapter XII. (pt. 2)
47Chapter XXXIII.
23Chapter XIII. (pt. 1)
48Chapter XXXIV.
24Chapter XIII. (pt. 2)
49Chapter XXXV.
25Chapter XIV.
50Chapter XXXVI.
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