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Sir Charles Edward Mallet
1862–1947
A historian with a politician’s eye for public life, he wrote clear, wide-ranging works on the French Revolution and the history of Oxford. His career moved between scholarship, public service, and Parliament, giving his books both narrative drive and a strong sense of institutions.
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The French Revolution
by Sir Charles Edward Mallet
About the author
Born on 2 December 1862, Sir Charles Edward Mallet was a British historian and Liberal politician. He studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and also worked in university extension teaching, bringing history to a wider audience beyond the traditional classroom.
As a writer, he is especially associated with The French Revolution and with A History of the University of Oxford. His historical work focused on major public events and institutions, and his background in teaching helped shape a direct, readable style.
Mallet also had a substantial public career. He served as Liberal MP for Plymouth from 1906 to 1910 and was knighted in 1917. He died on 21 November 1947, leaving behind a body of work that connects political experience with a lasting interest in history.