Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843" by Various is a historical magazine published during the early 19th century, featuring a collection of essays, articles, and discussions from various authors. This issue is notable for its examination of historical thoughts and philosophies, prominently featuring lectures by Dr. Arnold which reflect on the nature of history, its significance, and its moral implications. At the start of this volume, the magazine opens with a piece reflecting on Dr. Arnold's contributions to historical writing, noting his capabilities as a teacher and author. It discusses the loss to literature from his premature death, while emphasizing the importance of studying history beyond just facts, encouraging a deeper understanding of its complexities and lessons. The article introduces Arnold's perspective that history should engage with its causes and consequences to offer insights into contemporary society, challenging the notion that history is merely a compilation of past events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jon Ingram, Brendan O'Connor and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by The Internet Library of Early Journals.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-30