The Age of Reason: 1700-1789Constable, 1960 - 424 Seiten A study of the powerful and often conflicting new ideas which captured the minds of people in the 18th century. |
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... possessed a streak of the extraordinary ; it might be insanity , but it might also be genius . He was shy in the presence of these elegant women . When addressed , he covered his face with his hands and muttered , ' I have not the gift ...
... possessed a streak of the extraordinary ; it might be insanity , but it might also be genius . He was shy in the presence of these elegant women . When addressed , he covered his face with his hands and muttered , ' I have not the gift ...
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... possessed no associations with or affection for England ; and the great waves of Scottish , Irish , Huguenot and German refugees who reached America during the first half of the eighteenth century had in fact suffered in Europe from ...
... possessed no associations with or affection for England ; and the great waves of Scottish , Irish , Huguenot and German refugees who reached America during the first half of the eighteenth century had in fact suffered in Europe from ...
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... possessed a genius for protection , patronage and intimacy . ' One should never ' , she was fond of repeating , ' let the grass grow between the paving- stones of friendship . ' Her kindness was limited only by a compelling strain of ...
... possessed a genius for protection , patronage and intimacy . ' One should never ' , she was fond of repeating , ' let the grass grow between the paving- stones of friendship . ' Her kindness was limited only by a compelling strain of ...
Inhalt
RATIONALISM PIERRE BAYLE | 18 |
SETTING SUN LOUIS XIV 17001715 | 37 |
THE EMERGENCE OF MUSCOVY | 54 |
Urheberrecht | |
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