Maitland, MAYT luhnd, Frederic William (1850-1906), an English historian, pioneered in the study of early English legal history. His scholarship produced much of what is known today about the early history of English law. Maitland was able to sift through masses of contradictory and confusing evidence and find the truth. His important works include The History of English Law (1895), which he wrote with Frederick Pollock, and Domesday Book and Beyond (1897). More »
Acton, AK tuhn, Lord (1834-1902), was one of the most respected historians of the 1800's. Many of... More >>
Bryant, Sir Arthur (1899-1985), was a British historian and author. His historical works include... More >>
Bryce, James (1838-1922), was a British historian and statesman. He is most famous for his book... More >>
Camden, William (1551-1623), was an English historian. His best-known book is Britannia (1586),... More >>
Coulton, G. G. (1858-1947), a British author and historian, wrote many important works on... More >>
Fisher, H. A. L. (1865-1940), was a British historian, politician, and educator. His most... More >>
Fraser, Antonia (1932-...), is a British writer whose books reflect her interest in English and... More >>
Green, J. R. (1837-1883), a British historian, became known for his work A Short History of the... More >>
Grote, groht, George (1794-1871), wrote his famous 12-volume History of Greece (1846-1856) after... More >>
Hallam, Henry (1777-1859), was an English historian who is best remembered for three main works.... More >>
Maitland, MAYT luhnd, Frederic William (1850-1906), an English historian, pioneered in the study... More >>
Namier, Sir Lewis (1888-1960), was one of the most influential historians of his day. His book... More >>
Neale, John Mason (1818-1866), was an English hymn writer and religious historian whose... More >>
Oman, Sir Charles (1860-1946), was a British historian noted for his military histories. His... More >>
Paris, Matthew (1200?-1259), was an English monk and historian. He entered the monastery of St.... More >>