Hall, Catherine
Macaulay and Son
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300160239
- author:
- Hall, Catherine
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 420
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 16.51 x 4.06 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas Babington Macaulay's influential History of England played a significant role in shaping Victorian Britain's sense of identity. This book explores the complex ideas and motivations behind two key figures: Zachary Macaulay, a leading abolitionist, and his son Thomas, who envisioned a nation built on principles of race and empire. Catherine Hall delves into the intellectual and emotional roots of these contrasting visions, examining the writings and careers of both men. The book reveals how evangelical humanitarianism and liberal imperialism coexisted in their work, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's complex politics and values. By studying Zachary Macaulay and his son Thomas, Hall sheds light on the inner workings of Victorian Britain's imperial ambitions and its ongoing debates about nationhood, race, and humanity.
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