Author: Daniel Defoe
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Languages : en
Pages : 32
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The Two Great Questions consider'd. I. What the French King will do, with respect to the Spanish monarchy. II. What measures the English ought to take. By D. Defoe
Author: Daniel Defoe
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Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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The Life of Daniel Defoe
Author: John Richetti
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111911800X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Life of Daniel Defoe examines the entire range of Defoe’s writing in the context of what is known about his life and opinions. Features extended and detailed commentaries on Defoe’s political, religious, moral, and economic journalism, as well as on all of his narrative fictions, including Robinson Crusoe Places emphasis on Defoe’s distinctive style and rhetoric Situates his work within the precise historical circumstances of the eighteenth-century in which Defoe was an important and active participant Now available in paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111911800X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Life of Daniel Defoe examines the entire range of Defoe’s writing in the context of what is known about his life and opinions. Features extended and detailed commentaries on Defoe’s political, religious, moral, and economic journalism, as well as on all of his narrative fictions, including Robinson Crusoe Places emphasis on Defoe’s distinctive style and rhetoric Situates his work within the precise historical circumstances of the eighteenth-century in which Defoe was an important and active participant Now available in paperback
Daniel Defoe and Diplomacy
Author: William James Roosen
Publisher: Susquehanna University Press
ISBN: 9780941664127
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Daniel Defoe's ideas on international relations and diplomacy show that he was a diplomatic realist who was concerned with such topics as the dangers of universal monarchy, the balance of power, just wars, the rights and responsibilities of diplomatic agents, and the operations of alliances.
Publisher: Susquehanna University Press
ISBN: 9780941664127
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Daniel Defoe's ideas on international relations and diplomacy show that he was a diplomatic realist who was concerned with such topics as the dangers of universal monarchy, the balance of power, just wars, the rights and responsibilities of diplomatic agents, and the operations of alliances.
Daniel Defoe
Author: William Minto
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Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 204
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The Case for The Enlightenment
Author: John Robertson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139448072
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
An interesting and ambitious comparative study of the emergence of Enlightenment in Scotland and Naples. Challenging the tendency to fragment the Enlightenment in eighteenth-century Europe into multiple Enlightenments, John Robertson demonstrates the extent to which thinkers in two societies at the opposite ends of Europe shared common intellectual preoccupations.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139448072
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
An interesting and ambitious comparative study of the emergence of Enlightenment in Scotland and Naples. Challenging the tendency to fragment the Enlightenment in eighteenth-century Europe into multiple Enlightenments, John Robertson demonstrates the extent to which thinkers in two societies at the opposite ends of Europe shared common intellectual preoccupations.
The Life of Daniel Defoe
Author: Thomas Wright
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Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
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Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 522
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The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2778
Book Description
In 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)', readers are transported back in time to the 18th century, where Defoe's unique literary style captivates with its realism and attention to detail. Known for his vivid storytelling and social commentary, Defoe's novels often provide a window into the social and political landscape of his time, making his works both entertaining and educational. From the iconic 'Robinson Crusoe' to lesser-known gems like 'Moll Flanders', this collection showcases Defoe's versatility as a writer. The use of illustrations further enhances the reader's experience, bringing these timeless tales to life. The book is a valuable addition to any literature lover's collection. Daniel Defoe, considered one of the pioneers of the English novel, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of human nature are evident in his works, making them both thought-provoking and engaging. Defoe's ability to create complex characters and compelling plots helped cement his place in literary history. 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)' is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and historical fiction, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past through the eyes of a master storyteller.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2778
Book Description
In 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)', readers are transported back in time to the 18th century, where Defoe's unique literary style captivates with its realism and attention to detail. Known for his vivid storytelling and social commentary, Defoe's novels often provide a window into the social and political landscape of his time, making his works both entertaining and educational. From the iconic 'Robinson Crusoe' to lesser-known gems like 'Moll Flanders', this collection showcases Defoe's versatility as a writer. The use of illustrations further enhances the reader's experience, bringing these timeless tales to life. The book is a valuable addition to any literature lover's collection. Daniel Defoe, considered one of the pioneers of the English novel, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of human nature are evident in his works, making them both thought-provoking and engaging. Defoe's ability to create complex characters and compelling plots helped cement his place in literary history. 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)' is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and historical fiction, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past through the eyes of a master storyteller.
Catalogue of the Pepys Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge: Census of printed books
Author: Pepys Library
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781843840046
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Continuing work on Pepys's library, and recent discoveries, necessitate expansion of the content and entries in the original volumes. This is the first in the Supplementary Series. Pepys's library has been, as he directed, preserved intact at his old Cambridge college since 1724. Between 1978 and 1994 a complete catalogue was published for the first time. The present title, essential to all users of the first volume in that series, N.A. Smith's Printed Books, vastly enhances the range of information available. The short-title arrangement of Printed Books is replaced by a numerical listing which follows the library's shelf-order; many entries have been extended, and where possible updated with reference to new scholarship; the location of MSS and other material treated elsewhere in the catalogue is also indicated, providing for the first time a published conspectus of the whole library. Extensive indexes have been provided for authors and ancillary contributors, subjects, printers and places of publication, and references which reflect Pepys himself and his bibliophilism.Concordances identify the Pepys books covered by STC, Wing, ESTC and other bibliographies. Dr CHARLES KNIGHTON gained his Ph D from Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781843840046
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Continuing work on Pepys's library, and recent discoveries, necessitate expansion of the content and entries in the original volumes. This is the first in the Supplementary Series. Pepys's library has been, as he directed, preserved intact at his old Cambridge college since 1724. Between 1978 and 1994 a complete catalogue was published for the first time. The present title, essential to all users of the first volume in that series, N.A. Smith's Printed Books, vastly enhances the range of information available. The short-title arrangement of Printed Books is replaced by a numerical listing which follows the library's shelf-order; many entries have been extended, and where possible updated with reference to new scholarship; the location of MSS and other material treated elsewhere in the catalogue is also indicated, providing for the first time a published conspectus of the whole library. Extensive indexes have been provided for authors and ancillary contributors, subjects, printers and places of publication, and references which reflect Pepys himself and his bibliophilism.Concordances identify the Pepys books covered by STC, Wing, ESTC and other bibliographies. Dr CHARLES KNIGHTON gained his Ph D from Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Defoe's Politics
Author: Manuel Schonhorn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521384524
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This study restores Defoe's writings and ideas to their seventeenth-century context.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521384524
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This study restores Defoe's writings and ideas to their seventeenth-century context.
Catalogue of the Famous Library of Printed Books ... Collected by Henry Huth
Author: Henry Huth
Publisher:
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
Book Description