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The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 4

The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 4 – Edmund Burke

Burke was one of the greatest political thinkers whom England has produced, and all his writings, like his speeches, are characterised by the welding together of knowledge, thought, and feeling. Unlike most orators he is more successful as a writer than as a speaker. He rose too far above the heads of his audience, which the continued splendour of his declamation, his inordinate copiousness, and his excessive vehemence, often passing into fury, at length wearied, and even disgusted: but in his writings are found some of the grandest examples of a fervid and richly elaborated eloquence. Though he was never admitted to the Cabinet, he guided and influenced largely the Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 3

The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 3 – Edmund Burke

Burke was one of the greatest political thinkers whom England has produced, and all his writings, like his speeches, are characterised by the welding together of knowledge, thought, and feeling. Unlike most orators he is more successful as a writer than as a speaker. He rose too far above the heads of his audience, which the continued splendour of his declamation, his inordinate copiousness, and his excessive vehemence, often passing into fury, at length wearied, and even disgusted: but in his writings are found some of the grandest examples of a fervid and richly elaborated eloquence. Though he was never admitted to the Cabinet, he guided and influenced largely the Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 2

The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 2 – Edmund Burke

Burke was one of the greatest political thinkers whom England has produced, and all his writings, like his speeches, are characterised by the welding together of knowledge, thought, and feeling. Unlike most orators he is more successful as a writer than as a speaker. He rose too far above the heads of his audience, which the continued splendour of his declamation, his inordinate copiousness, and his excessive vehemence, often passing into fury, at length wearied, and even disgusted: but in his writings are found some of the grandest examples of a fervid and richly elaborated eloquence. Though he was never admitted to the Cabinet, he guided and influenced largely the Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 1

The Works of Edmund Burke Volume 1 – Edmund Burke

Burke was one of the greatest political thinkers whom England has produced, and all his writings, like his speeches, are characterised by the welding together of knowledge, thought, and feeling. Unlike most orators he is more successful as a writer than as a speaker. He rose too far above the heads of his audience, which the continued splendour of his declamation, his inordinate copiousness, and his excessive vehemence, often passing into fury, at length wearied, and even disgusted: but in his writings are found some of the grandest examples of a fervid and richly elaborated eloquence. Though he was never admitted to the Cabinet, he guided and influenced largely the Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Boston and its Story 1630 – 1915

Boston and its Story 1630 – 1915 – Hartwell/McGlenen

The purpose of this book is twofold: (1) to furnish a clue to the history of Boston as an individual community that, owing to the force of circumstances and the spirit of its people, has played a conspicuous and influential part in the larger development of Massachusetts, of New England and of the nation; and (2) to indicate the nature of the events that gave historical significance to memorable sites and objects that have survived the ravages of time and still excite interest and veneration. So it is not a history that it presents to the reader, but rather a relation or narrative concerning the development of “a poor country village” Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Boston and its Neighbourhood

Historic Boston and its Neighbourhood – Edward Everett Hale

This little book is not so much a guide book in itself as an introduction or key to local guides,or a preparation for conversation with intelligent Boston people, who will meet a newcomer into that town. Every summer there arrive people from different parts of the world who have a curiosity about the history of Boston, or about its activities in past times, which they would gladly gratifiy, as well as possible, in a few days’ stay there.

Historic Boston and its Neighbourhood

Historic Boston and its Neighbourhood

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Historic Boston and its Neighbourhood.

ISBN: 9783849677282.

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Boston Basics (from Wikipedia):

Boston is the capital and most populous city … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Twins

The Twins – Victor Hugo

In 1838 Hugo began a play entitled Les Jumeaux (The Twins), but halfway through the third act he relinquished it, and the drama remained unfinished. It was finally published in 1889, as a fragment, after his death. The MS. was broken off with the words, “Interrompu le 28 Aout par la maladie “; and the illness was no doubt that weakness of the eyes by which Hugo for several years was troubled.

The Twins

The Twins

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The Twins.

ISBN: 9783849677275.

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The Writings of Victor Hugo (from Wikipedia):

Hugo published his first novel the year following his marriage (Han d’Islande, 1823), and his second three years later (Bug-Jargal, 1826). … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Mary Tudor

Mary Tudor – Victor Hugo

‘Mary Tudor’ is a drama by Victor Hugo. The French writer finished it in 1833. The historical work portrays the rise, fall and execution of Fabiano Fabiani, a fictional favourite of Mary I. of England. The Queen has Fabiani thrown in the tower until his death penalty and is unable to save him, although she thinks twice later.

Mary Tudor

Mary Tudor

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Mary Tudor.

ISBN: 9783849677268.

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The Writings of Victor Hugo (from Wikipedia):

Hugo published his first novel the year following his marriage (Han d’Islande, 1823), and his second three years later (Bug-Jargal, 1826). Between 1829 and 1840, he published five more volumes of poetry (Les Orientales, 1829; … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Angelo, Tyrant of Padua

Angelo, Tyrant of Padua – Victor Hugo

‘Angelo, Tyrant of Padua’ is a drama by Victor Hugo. The French writer finished it in 1835. The historical work portrays the chief magistrate of the Italian city Padua, Angelo.

Angelo, Tyrant of Padua

Angelo, Tyrant of Padua

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Angelo, Tyrant of Padua.

ISBN: 9783849677251.

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The Writings of Victor Hugo (from Wikipedia):

Hugo published his first novel the year following his marriage (Han d’Islande, 1823), and his second three years later (Bug-Jargal, 1826). Between 1829 and 1840, he published five more volumes of poetry (Les Orientales, 1829; Les Feuilles d’automne, 1831; Les Chants du crépuscule, 1835; Les Voix intérieures, 1837; and Les Rayons et les Ombres, 1840), cementing his … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Lucrezia Borgia

Lucrezia Borgia – Victor Hugo

Lucrezia Borgia’ is a drama by Victor Hugo. The French writer finished it in 1833. The historical work portrays the Renaissance-era Italian aristocrat Lucrezia Borgia. The libretto of Donizetti’s opera ‘Lucrezia Borgia’ was based on Hugo’s play.

Lucrezia Borgia

Lucrezia Borgia

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Lucrezia Borgia.

ISBN: 9783849677244.

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The Writings of Victor Hugo (from Wikipedia):

Hugo published his first novel the year following his marriage (Han d’Islande, 1823), and his second three years later (Bug-Jargal, 1826). Between 1829 and 1840, he published five more volumes of poetry (Les Orientales, 1829; Les Feuilles d’automne, 1831; Les Chants du crépuscule, 1835; Les Voix intérieures, 1837; and Les Rayons et les Ombres, 1840), cementing … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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