Jules Michelet

Jules Michelet
Jules Michelet (1798–1874) was a prominent French historian and writer, known for his vivid narrative style and nationalist perspectives. His most famous works include "Histoire de France" (History of France), an expansive multivolume chronicle, and "The People," which focused on the lives of common citizens. Michelet's writings often emphasized the themes of liberty and revolution, and he played a key role in shaping the romantic view of history in France. His work helped inspire later revolutionary movements and was known for its passionate support of democratic ideals.

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When it was first proposed to publish an English Translation of this admirable work, its gifted Author wrote to the Translator to the following effect: "This work cannot be without interest to the people of England, among whom, at this moment, the Jesuits are so madly pursuing their work. Nothing is more strange than their chimerical hopes of speedily converting England." Indeed, their... more...

PREFACE. In this translation of a work rich in the raciest beauties and defects of an author long since made known to the British public, the present writer has striven to recast the trenchant humour, the scornful eloquence, the epigrammatic dash of Mr. Michelet, in language not all unworthy of such a word-master. How far he has succeeded others may be left to judge. In one point only is he aware of... more...