Miscellanies

Miscellanies

Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ciencias políticas y teoría
ISBN:
9781437128666
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Miscellanies: Political And Literary is a collection of essays and articles written by Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff, a prominent British politician and historian in the 19th century. The book was first published in 1878 and includes a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and history. The essays cover a variety of subjects, from the history of the British Empire to contemporary political issues of the time, such as the Irish Question and the role of the British Parliament. Duff also delves into literary criticism, discussing the works of famous authors like Shakespeare, Milton, and Goethe. In addition to these topics, Miscellanies: Political And Literary also includes personal anecdotes and observations from Duff’s life and travels. He shares his experiences traveling through Europe and Asia, and reflects on the cultural differences he encountered. Overall, Miscellanies: Political And Literary provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a prominent Victorian-era thinker and writer. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, politics, and literature of the 19th century.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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