Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, And Switzerland (1750)

Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland is a travelogue written by Gilbert Burnet, a Scottish bishop, in 1750. The book chronicles Burnet's travels through Europe during the late 17th century, where he visited various cities and regions, including Paris, Rome, Venice, and the Swiss Alps. Burnet provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, art, and culture he encountered during his journey. He also shares his observations on the political and religious climate of each country, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants. The book offers a glimpse into the social and intellectual life of Europe in the late 17th century and provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural significance of the places Burnet visited.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.