Publisher's Synopsis
Six Oxford Thinkers: Edward Gibbon, John Henry Newman, R. W. Church, James Anthony Froude, Walter Pater, Lord Morley Of Blackburn is a book written by Algernon Cecil in 1909. The book is a collection of biographical essays on six prominent thinkers who were associated with the University of Oxford. The six thinkers are Edward Gibbon, John Henry Newman, R. W. Church, James Anthony Froude, Walter Pater, and Lord Morley of Blackburn. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these thinkers, their contributions to their respective fields, and their impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of their times. The essays are written in a scholarly and engaging style, and the author draws extensively from primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other personal documents. The book is an important contribution to the study of intellectual history, and it provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of Oxford in the 19th century. It is recommended for students of history, philosophy, literature, and cultural studies, as well as for anyone interested in the lives and works of these six influential thinkers.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.
