John Gibson Lockhart was one of the most respected literary figures of his day, known for his insightful critiques and his work on the Edinburgh Review. In this comprehensive biography…

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.

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Life of Robert Burns By John Gibson Lockhart This new edition of the life of Burns carries a new introduction by Professor James Kinsley. Although Lockhart’s reputation rests ‘mainly on…

Memoirs of the life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart - Vol.VII is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different…

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As son-in-law and literary executor to Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), John Gibson Lockhart (1794-1854) was uniquely placed to produce a definitive biography of the great poet and novelist. This celebrated…

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French…