Froude's History of England Author:Charles Kingsley Charles Kingsley was a 19th century British novelist. Kingsley became a minister before becoming a Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge. Kingsley often used his writing to champion social issues. James Froude was the brother in law of Charles Kingsley. He began his literary career by writing reviews and historical ess... more »ays, with only sporadic publications on religious topics, for Fraser's Magazine and the Westminster Review. Froude spent 20 years working on his History of England. His style is more dramatic than scientific. Froude's History of England is Kingsley's review of this History of England.« less