Thomas Aikenhead: A Historical Review In Relation To Mr. Macaulay And The Witness is a book written by John Gordon in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive historical review of the life and death of Thomas Aikenhead, a Scottish student who was executed for blasphemy in 1697. The author examines the circumstances that led to Aikenhead's trial and execution, as well as the legal and social context of the time. The book also explores the role of the Scottish Enlightenment and the influence of figures such as David Hume and ...
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Thomas Aikenhead: A Historical Review In Relation To Mr. Macaulay And The Witness is a book written by John Gordon in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive historical review of the life and death of Thomas Aikenhead, a Scottish student who was executed for blasphemy in 1697. The author examines the circumstances that led to Aikenhead's trial and execution, as well as the legal and social context of the time. The book also explores the role of the Scottish Enlightenment and the influence of figures such as David Hume and Thomas Reid on the case. Gordon specifically addresses the writings of Thomas Babington Macaulay, a prominent historian and politician of the time, who had written about Aikenhead in his book The History of England. The author challenges Macaulay's interpretation of the case and provides a different perspective on Aikenhead's life and legacy. Overall, Thomas Aikenhead: A Historical Review In Relation To Mr. Macaulay And The Witness is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Enlightenment, and the struggle for freedom of thought and expression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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