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G. M. Trevelyan was an English historian whose books brought social and political history together in readable narratives. He taught at the University of Cambridge and served as Regius Professor of Modern History.
His major works include the Garibaldi trilogy, English Social History, and a history of England, and his approach emphasized the relationship between institutions, public life, and the experiences of ordinary people.
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What is G. M. Trevelyan known for?
G. M. Trevelyan was an English historian who combined social history with political and biographical narrative. He taught at the University of Cambridge and became Regius Professor of Modern History.
What is Trevelyan's Garibaldi trilogy about?
The trilogy follows Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Italian Risorgimento, presenting the political and military struggle for Italian unification. It was published across 1907 to 1911 and helped establish Trevelyan's reputation as a literary historian.
What is English Social History by G. M. Trevelyan about?
English Social History surveys the lives, institutions, and social changes of English people across several centuries rather than focusing only on governments and wars. It reflects Trevelyan's effort to connect everyday life with political history.
What was Trevelyan's role at Cambridge?
Trevelyan served as Regius Professor of History at Cambridge from 1927 to 1943. He was also a fellow and later Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.
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