Critical and Historical Essays Volume 1 is a collection of essays written by Thomas Babington Macaulay and contributed to the Edinburgh Review. The book is divided into two parts, the first part containing critical essays on various literary and historical topics, while the second part contains historical essays on important events and figures in English history. The critical essays cover a wide range of topics including Shakespeare, Milton, Bacon, and Samuel Johnson. The historical essays cover a range of events from the reign of James II to the French Revolution. Macaulay's writing style is characterized by his use of clear and concise language, and his ability to convey complex historical events in an accessible and engaging way. The book is considered a classic of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in literary criticism and English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.