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Essays In Ancient History And Antiquities (1853)

Essays In Ancient History And Antiquities (1853)

Thomas De Quincey

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104052904
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Essays in Ancient History and Antiquities is a collection of essays written by the English writer and essayist, Thomas De Quincey, and published in 1853. The book is a compilation of De Quincey’s writings on ancient history and archaeology, covering a wide range of topics and periods, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the medieval period.The essays in the book are highly informative and provide a detailed insight into the various aspects of ancient history and antiquities. De Quincey’s writing style is lucid and engaging, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers interested in ancient history.Some of the essays in the book include ''The Greek Oracles'', ''The Sphinx’s Riddle'', ''The Roman Wall'', ''The Essenes'', and ''The Pyramids''. Each essay is a standalone piece, but they are all connected by the common theme of ancient history and antiquities.Overall, Essays in Ancient History and Antiquities is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history and archaeology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient civilizations and their customs, beliefs, and achievements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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