Sir William Temple

Sir William Temple is a biographical work written by Lord Macaulay, which explores the life and achievements of Sir William Temple, a prominent English diplomat, politician, and writer during the 17th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Temple's early life, his education, and his rise to prominence in the English court. The second part delves into Temple's political career, his diplomatic missions, and his contributions to English literature.Macaulay provides a detailed account of Temple's life, including his role in negotiating the Triple Alliance between England, Sweden, and the United Provinces, his efforts to secure peace between England and France, and his involvement in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The book also examines Temple's literary works, including his influential essays on government and politics, and his role in promoting the English language as a literary medium.Throughout the book, Macaulay offers insights into the political and social climate of 17th century England, and provides a nuanced portrait of a man who played a significant role in shaping the country's history. Sir William Temple is a fascinating read for anyone interested in English history, politics, and literature.THIS 126 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Critical and Historical Essays: The Complete Writings of Lord Macaulay V4, by Lord Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183661.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.