The Office Of The Historical Professor: An Inaugural Lecture Read In The Museum At Oxford, October 15, 1884 (1884)

by Edward Augustus Freeman

Book Overview

The Office Of The Historical Professor: An Inaugural Lecture Read In The Museum At Oxford, October 15, 1884 (1884) is a book written by Edward Augustus Freeman. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Freeman delivered at the Museum at Oxford on October 15, 1884, on the subject of the historical professor. The lecture discusses the role of the historical professor and the importance of history in society. Freeman argues that history is essential to understanding the present and shaping the future. He also discusses the responsibilities of the historical professor, including the need to be impartial and objective in their analysis of history. The book provides a valuable insight into the thinking of one of the leading historians of the 19th century and is an essential read for anyone interested in the study of history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165070820
• ISBN13: 9781165070824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"