A Modern Plutarch: Being An Account Of Some Great Lives In The Nineteenth Century, Together With Some Comparisons Between The Latin And The Anglo-Saxon Genius
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Cournos
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY, 1928
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A Modern Plutarch chronicles the lives of prominent individuals from the nineteenth century, offering a compelling examination of their contributions and legacies. This insightful work presents a unique comparative analysis, drawing parallels and distinctions between the Latin and Anglo-Saxon intellectual and cultural genius. The author skillfully illustrates how these diverse influences shaped the era's great minds and their impact on history. This volume argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that molded a pivotal century, providing a rich tapestry of biographical detail and cultural commentary.
Author: John Cournos
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY, 1928
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A Modern Plutarch chronicles the lives of prominent individuals from the nineteenth century, offering a compelling examination of their contributions and legacies. This insightful work presents a unique comparative analysis, drawing parallels and distinctions between the Latin and Anglo-Saxon intellectual and cultural genius. The author skillfully illustrates how these diverse influences shaped the era's great minds and their impact on history. This volume argues for a deeper understanding of the forces that molded a pivotal century, providing a rich tapestry of biographical detail and cultural commentary.