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James Anthony Froude

(1818–1894) Historian United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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James Anthony Froude reflects on the burst of enthusiasm that often hits people in their twenties. He argues that mistakes become our best teachers and that a sense of sacrifice shows up as everyday duty. He also points out that new ideas are usually mocked at first.

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James Anthony Froude was a historian from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Short studies on great subjects.

Quick Facts About James Anthony Froude

Born
April 23, 1818
Died
October 20, 1894
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Historian
Notable works
Short studies on great subjects
Spouse
Charlotte Maria French Grenfell

About James Anthony Froude

Froude grew up during the Anglo‑Catholic Oxford Movement, which influenced his early desire to join the clergy. After his novel caused controversy, he turned to historical writing and produced the multi‑volume History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, a work that made him a leading historian of his era.

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