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On Heroes, Hero-Worship, & the Heroic in History
1841 book by Thomas Carlyle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On Heroes, Hero-Worship, & the Heroic in History is a book by the Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle, published by James Fraser, London, in 1841. It is a collection of six lectures given in May 1840 about prominent historical figures. It lays out Carlyle's belief in the importance of heroic leadership.
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Author | Thomas Carlyle |
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Language | English |
Published | 1841 |
Publisher | James Fraser |
Publication place | England |
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