Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 by Various
"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845" by Various is a historical magazine published in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a collection of essays and articles reflecting on various themes, including military history, biography, literature, and social commentary. The topics explored in this edition appear to cover both historical figures like the Duke of Marlborough and broader cultural critiques. The opening portion introduces a feature on John Churchill, theDuke of Marlborough, highlighting both his military exploits and his relatively obscure position in British history compared to his European contemporaries. It discusses the paradox of his recognition abroad versus neglect at home, and critiques the inadequacies of historians in portraying his legacy. The text emphasizes Marlborough's significant military achievements during conflicts like the War of the Spanish Succession and sets the stage for a comprehensive narrative of his life and impact, while also contemplating the role of narrative in effective historical representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brendan OConnor, Patricia Bennett, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28336 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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