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Works. To Which is Prefixed, an Account of his Life and Writings; Volume 5

Works. To Which is Prefixed, an Account of his Life and Writings; Volume 5

Robertson William 1721-1793

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Poesía
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9781246204551
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This is Volume 5 of the collected 'Works' of William Robertson, a prominent 18th-century Scottish historian and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. This volume offers a comprehensive compilation of his writings, providing invaluable insight into his perspectives on history and society. Preceding the main body of work is a detailed account of Robertson’s life and literary contributions. This biographical sketch delves into his personal journey, intellectual development, and the influences that shaped his historical narratives.Robertson’s 'Works' remain significant for their elegant prose and insightful analyses of historical events. Students and scholars of history and literature will find this volume a valuable resource for understanding the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment and the development of historical writing.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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