Author: Jean François MARMONTEL
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Belisarius ... To which are added Fragments of Moral Philosophy ... in three essays, never before translated, etc
Author: Jean François MARMONTEL
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Belisarius ... A new edition. With plates
Author: Jean-François Marmontel
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
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“The” French Revolution
Author: Hippolyte Taine
Publisher:
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Letters and Social Aims
Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 558
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Languages : en
Pages : 558
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Absorption and Theatricality
Author: Michael Fried
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226262130
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
With this widely acclaimed work, Michael Fried revised the way in which eighteenth-century French painting and criticism are viewed and understood. Analyzing paintings produced between 1753 and 1781 and the comments of a number of critics who wrote about them, especially Dennis Diderot, Fried discovers a new emphasis in the art of the time, based not on subject matter or style but on values and effects.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226262130
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
With this widely acclaimed work, Michael Fried revised the way in which eighteenth-century French painting and criticism are viewed and understood. Analyzing paintings produced between 1753 and 1781 and the comments of a number of critics who wrote about them, especially Dennis Diderot, Fried discovers a new emphasis in the art of the time, based not on subject matter or style but on values and effects.
Curiosities of Literature
Author: Isaac Disraeli
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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"Tsar and God" and Other Essays in Russian Cultural Semiotics
Author: Victor Zhivov
Publisher: Ars Rossica
ISBN: 9781618118042
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Featuring a number of pioneering essays by the internationally known Russian cultural historians Boris Uspenskij and Victor Zhivov, this collection includes a number of essays appearing in English for the fi rst time. Focusing on several of the most interesting and problematic aspects of Russia's cultural development, these essaysexamine the survival and the reconceptualization of the past in later cultural systems and some of the key transformations of Russian cultural consciousness. The essays in this collection contain some important examples of Russian cultural semiotics and remain indispensable contributions to the history of Russian civilization.
Publisher: Ars Rossica
ISBN: 9781618118042
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Featuring a number of pioneering essays by the internationally known Russian cultural historians Boris Uspenskij and Victor Zhivov, this collection includes a number of essays appearing in English for the fi rst time. Focusing on several of the most interesting and problematic aspects of Russia's cultural development, these essaysexamine the survival and the reconceptualization of the past in later cultural systems and some of the key transformations of Russian cultural consciousness. The essays in this collection contain some important examples of Russian cultural semiotics and remain indispensable contributions to the history of Russian civilization.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; Volume 7
Author: Edward 1737-1794 Gibbon
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781017277586
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781017277586
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Famous Men Of Ancient Times
Author: S. G. GOODRICH
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361156365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"Famous Men of Ancient Times," authored via Samuel Griswold Goodrich, unfolds as an enlightening journey thru records, bringing to existence the super stories of influential figures from antiquity. Goodrich, a prolific American author and editor, employs a story fashion that makes historic events on hand and attractive for readers of every age. The book introduces readers to a pantheon of legendary personalities, spanning diverse civilizations and epochs. From the sagas of ancient Greece and Rome to the annals of Egypt and Mesopotamia, Goodrich affords a wealthy tapestry of ancient narratives. Through bright storytelling, he highlights the achievements, triumphs, and challenges faced by means of these eminent people. Each bankruptcy of "Famous Men of Ancient Times" serves as a window into the beyond, providing insights into the lives of iconic figures together with Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and greater. Goodrich's narrative prowess is obvious as he seamlessly weaves together historical statistics and anecdotes, making history come alive for the reader. The book not handiest serves as an educational aid but additionally sparks the creativeness, fostering an appreciation for the tapestry of human history.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361156365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"Famous Men of Ancient Times," authored via Samuel Griswold Goodrich, unfolds as an enlightening journey thru records, bringing to existence the super stories of influential figures from antiquity. Goodrich, a prolific American author and editor, employs a story fashion that makes historic events on hand and attractive for readers of every age. The book introduces readers to a pantheon of legendary personalities, spanning diverse civilizations and epochs. From the sagas of ancient Greece and Rome to the annals of Egypt and Mesopotamia, Goodrich affords a wealthy tapestry of ancient narratives. Through bright storytelling, he highlights the achievements, triumphs, and challenges faced by means of these eminent people. Each bankruptcy of "Famous Men of Ancient Times" serves as a window into the beyond, providing insights into the lives of iconic figures together with Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and greater. Goodrich's narrative prowess is obvious as he seamlessly weaves together historical statistics and anecdotes, making history come alive for the reader. The book not handiest serves as an educational aid but additionally sparks the creativeness, fostering an appreciation for the tapestry of human history.
The French Revolution Seen from the Right
Author: Paul Harold Beik
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This book is the first product of an investigation of the conflicting social theories of the French Revolution. The writings of these men disclosed several unexplored connections between the old regime and the contemporary world. Their testimony offered an unaccustomed view of the French Revolution and an illustration of the revolution's interaction with the main currents of European thought. Contents: (1) Who will defend the old regime?; (2) The shock of 1789; (3) Deputies of the right; (4) Resistance to the constitutional monarchy; (5) Adversity; (6) Joseph de Maistre; (7) Louis de Bonald; (8) Rene de Chateaubrand; (9) Troubled orthodoxy; (10) Social theories in motion; References. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This book is the first product of an investigation of the conflicting social theories of the French Revolution. The writings of these men disclosed several unexplored connections between the old regime and the contemporary world. Their testimony offered an unaccustomed view of the French Revolution and an illustration of the revolution's interaction with the main currents of European thought. Contents: (1) Who will defend the old regime?; (2) The shock of 1789; (3) Deputies of the right; (4) Resistance to the constitutional monarchy; (5) Adversity; (6) Joseph de Maistre; (7) Louis de Bonald; (8) Rene de Chateaubrand; (9) Troubled orthodoxy; (10) Social theories in motion; References. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.