The History of England (Hume book)
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The History of England (1754–1761) is David Hume's great work on the history of England (also covering Wales, Scotland, and Ireland),[1] which he wrote in instalments while he was librarian to the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh.[2] It was published in six volumes in 1754, 1757, 1759, and 1762. The first publication of his History was greeted with outrage by all political factions, but it became a best-seller, finally giving him the financial independence he had long sought.[3] Hume's History spanned "from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688" and went through over 100 editions. Many considered it the standard history of England in its day.
Author | David Hume |
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Country | Great Britain |
Language | English |
Genre | History |
Published | 1754–1762 |
Media type | Print: hardback |
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LC Class | DA30 .H9 |
Text | The History of England at Wikisource |