Книга: Freethinkers of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint)

FREETHINKERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY INTRODUCTION A BOOK which includes subjects so diverse needs some sort of explanation-perhaps even some sort of apology. It was conceived in the autumn of 1918, when the great Crusade of the twentieth century ,vas in sight of its triumphant close. The question could not but obtrude itself: ·Whence came that passion for liberty which had sustained us and our kinsfolk through the long war that was henceforth to make the world safe for democracy? No doubt this passion was deep-rooted in our common history, It could be traced back to John's Barons and to Magna Carta, to the Protestant Reformers of Elizabeth's days, to Pym and Hampden, to Cromwell and his Ironsides, to those who won American Independence, or Representation and Reform at home in the eighteen thirties. But to all these history had long since paid their meed of praise. If we of the twentieth century were to call to mind famous men, were we not chiefly' bound toTable of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 I FREDERICK DENISON MAURICE 11 II MATTHEW ARNOLD 65 III CHARLES BRADLAUGH 97 IV THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY 138 V LESLIE STEPHEN 171 VI HARRIET MARTINEAU 198 VII CHARLES KINGSLEY 240About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at forgottenbooks