Historical Gleanings: A Series Of Sketches: Montagu, Walpole, Adam Smith, Cobbett (1869) is a book written by James E. Thorold Rogers, a prominent British historian and economist. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of four influential figures from British history: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Sir Robert Walpole, Adam Smith, and William Cobbett.The first section of the book focuses on Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a writer and socialite who lived in the 18th century. Rogers provides a detailed account of Montagu's ...
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Historical Gleanings: A Series Of Sketches: Montagu, Walpole, Adam Smith, Cobbett (1869) is a book written by James E. Thorold Rogers, a prominent British historian and economist. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of four influential figures from British history: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Sir Robert Walpole, Adam Smith, and William Cobbett.The first section of the book focuses on Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a writer and socialite who lived in the 18th century. Rogers provides a detailed account of Montagu's life, including her travels to the Ottoman Empire, her involvement in the literary scene of her time, and her contributions to medicine through her advocacy of smallpox inoculation.The second section of the book is dedicated to Sir Robert Walpole, who served as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Rogers explores Walpole's political career, his role in shaping British foreign policy, and his legacy as a statesman.The third section of the book is devoted to Adam Smith, the Scottish economist and philosopher who is widely regarded as the father of modern economics. Rogers provides an overview of Smith's life and career, as well as his most important contributions to economic theory, including his famous work, The Wealth of Nations.The final section of the book focuses on William Cobbett, a journalist and political activist who lived in the 19th century. Rogers discusses Cobbett's controversial views on politics and society, as well as his contributions to the development of English radicalism.Overall, Historical Gleanings: A Series Of Sketches: Montagu, Walpole, Adam Smith, Cobbett (1869) provides a fascinating insight into the lives and achievements of four influential figures from British history. Through his detailed biographical sketches, Rogers offers readers a deeper understanding of the social, political, and economic contexts in which these individuals lived and worked.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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