William Edward Hartpole Lecky

William Edward Hartpole Lecky (1838–1903) was an Irish historian and political theorist. His major work, 'A History of England during the Eighteenth Century', is notable for its meticulous scholarship and balanced approach. Lecky's interest in the development of individual liberties and his analysis of historical forces were influential in shaping historiography. He was committed to the principle of objectivity and sought to understand the past as it truly was, which made him one of the leading historians of his time.

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