The History of England, Volume I By: David Hume (1711-1776)
In David Hume's work, The History of England, Volume I, readers are offered an extensive and detailed account of the early history of England. Hume, renowned for his influential philosophical works, demonstrates his talent for meticulous research and logical analysis within the historical genre. This volume primarily covers the period from the invasion of Caesar to the reign of King John, skillfully navigating through the events, political intrigues, and societal transformations of the time. Hume's writing style is characterized by his elegant prose and his ability to present complex historical narratives in a captivating manner. His thorough explanations and contextualization of events allow readers to grasp not only the what but also the why behind each occurrence. One notable feature of Hume's writing is his unbiased approach. Throughout the book, he remains impartial and avoids superfluous commentary or personal bias. This absence of subjective opinion enables readers to form their own interpretations of the events unfolding before them. Hume's remarkable objectivity also contributes to the book's credibility, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of English history. Moreover, while the main focus lies on political history, Hume also delves into various aspects of society, literature, and culture. Through his examination of these elements, he effectively highlights their influence on the political landscape, offering readers a holistic understanding of the period under study. This multidimensional approach adds depth and richness to The History of England, making it a well-rounded historical account. However, it is worth noting that Hume's narrative occasionally becomes dense, particularly during his descriptions of intricate political issues or the feudal system. Some readers, particularly those new to the subject, may find these sections challenging to follow. Nevertheless, Hume's diligence in providing adequate background information and explanations mitigates this issue to a certain extent. Despite this complexity, The History of England, Volume I serves as an excellent introduction to the study of English history. Hume's comprehensive research, coupled with his engaging writing style and objective approach, make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. It offers a balanced perspective on the events and developments that shaped the early days of England and sets a solid foundation for further exploration into the country's history. First Page: E text prepared by David J. Cole Transcriber's Note: Like much 18th and 19th century publishing, the edition of David Hume's "History of England" from which this text was prepared makes extensive use of both footnotes and marginal notes. Since this e text format does not allow use of the original superscripts to denote the lettered footnotes, they are indicated by the relevant letter within brackets, thus "[a]", and the footnotes themselves are reproduced within brackets and preceded by "FN" at the end of the PARAGRAPH to which they relate; since some of Hume's paragraphs are considerably longer than is normal in 21st century American or British writing, you may have to scroll some distance to find the text of the footnote. All footnotes are reproduced exactly as in the printed text. More discretion has been exercised regarding marginal notes. Those which simply repeat chapter numbers and dates already given in the text are omitted as non essential clutter. The remainder are reproduced within brackets and preceded by "MN". Those marginal notes which appear to correspond to sub chapter headings are reproduced as the first line of the paragraph to which they relate. Other marginal notes are reproduced within the text of the paragraph... Continue reading book >>

The History of England, Volume I By: David Hume (1711-1776)

In David Hume's work, The History of England, Volume I, readers are offered an extensive and detailed account of the early history of England. Hume, renowned for his influential philosophical works, demonstrates his talent for meticulous research and logical analysis within the historical genre.

This volume primarily covers the period from the invasion of Caesar to the reign of King John, skillfully navigating through the events, political intrigues, and societal transformations of the time. Hume's writing style is characterized by his elegant prose and his ability to present complex historical narratives in a captivating manner. His thorough explanations and contextualization of events allow readers to grasp not only the what but also the why behind each occurrence.

One notable feature of Hume's writing is his unbiased approach. Throughout the book, he remains impartial and avoids superfluous commentary or personal bias. This absence of subjective opinion enables readers to form their own interpretations of the events unfolding before them. Hume's remarkable objectivity also contributes to the book's credibility, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of English history.

Moreover, while the main focus lies on political history, Hume also delves into various aspects of society, literature, and culture. Through his examination of these elements, he effectively highlights their influence on the political landscape, offering readers a holistic understanding of the period under study. This multidimensional approach adds depth and richness to The History of England, making it a well-rounded historical account.

However, it is worth noting that Hume's narrative occasionally becomes dense, particularly during his descriptions of intricate political issues or the feudal system. Some readers, particularly those new to the subject, may find these sections challenging to follow. Nevertheless, Hume's diligence in providing adequate background information and explanations mitigates this issue to a certain extent.

Despite this complexity, The History of England, Volume I serves as an excellent introduction to the study of English history. Hume's comprehensive research, coupled with his engaging writing style and objective approach, make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. It offers a balanced perspective on the events and developments that shaped the early days of England and sets a solid foundation for further exploration into the country's history.

First Page:

E text prepared by David J. Cole

Transcriber's Note:

Like much 18th and 19th century publishing, the edition of David Hume's "History of England" from which this text was prepared makes extensive use of both footnotes and marginal notes. Since this e text format does not allow use of the original superscripts to denote the lettered footnotes, they are indicated by the relevant letter within brackets, thus "[a]", and the footnotes themselves are reproduced within brackets and preceded by "FN" at the end of the PARAGRAPH to which they relate; since some of Hume's paragraphs are considerably longer than is normal in 21st century American or British writing, you may have to scroll some distance to find the text of the footnote. All footnotes are reproduced exactly as in the printed text.

More discretion has been exercised regarding marginal notes. Those which simply repeat chapter numbers and dates already given in the text are omitted as non essential clutter. The remainder are reproduced within brackets and preceded by "MN". Those marginal notes which appear to correspond to sub chapter headings are reproduced as the first line of the paragraph to which they relate. Other marginal notes are reproduced within the text of the paragraph... Continue reading book >>

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