Life And Letters Of Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1907)

The Life And Letters Of Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb is a biographical work written by Richard Claverhouse Jebb himself and published in 1907. This book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb, a renowned classical scholar, politician, and educator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers Jebb's early life, education, and career, including his studies at Cambridge University, his appointment as a professor of Greek at Glasgow University, and his subsequent move to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he spent most of his academic career. The book also delves into Jebb's political career, including his election to Parliament as a member of the Liberal Party in 1891 and his appointment as the Regius Professor of Greek at Cambridge in 1906. Throughout the book, Jebb's personal life is also explored, including his marriage, his friendships with other scholars and politicians, and his involvement in various cultural and philanthropic organizations. The letters included in the book provide a unique insight into Jebb's personality, his relationships, and his views on various topics, including politics, literature, and education. Overall, The Life And Letters Of Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures in the fields of classics and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.