Talk by A. J. P. Taylor
A selection by G. M. Younf of Macaulay's prose and poetry was recently followed from the press by an anthology of Carlyie's writings selected by G M. Treveiyan , O.M. Both anthologies,' says rhe speaker, ' are designed to win readers for the great works from which they are drawn; and I too have no other object.'
11.25 app. Readings from the works of Macaulay and Carlyle
Following his talk, Mr. Taylor introduces a programme of readings showing both historians dealing with the subject of revolution. Extracts from Macaulay't History of England describing the English Revolution of 1688 are read by Cecil Trouncer , and extracts from Carlyie's The French Revolution by John Laurie.
(The recorded broadcast of July 4)
(Cecil Trouncer is appearing in ' The Apple Can ' at the Haymarket Theatre)