Book Description

Edward A. Freeman was one of the most influential British historians of the 19th century, known for his scholarship on the Norman Conquest and the rise of the modern nation-state. This biography, published in 1895, provides a detailed portrait of Freeman's life and intellectual development, drawing on his extensive correspondence with other leading figures of his day. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of Britain in the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.