Memoirs Of The Life Of Gilbert Wakefield V1
- Indbinding:
- Hardback
- Sideantal:
- 576
- Udgivet:
- 25. juli 2007
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x37 mm.
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- 1012 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 22. januar 2025
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Beskrivelse af Memoirs Of The Life Of Gilbert Wakefield V1
Memoirs of the Life of Gilbert Wakefield V1 is a biographical work that provides a detailed account of the life of Gilbert Wakefield, a prominent English scholar, theologian, and controversialist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is written by Wakefield himself and covers his early life, education, and career, as well as his political and religious views and his numerous controversies with the authorities of his time.The first volume of the Memoirs covers Wakefield's early life, from his birth in 1756 to his appointment as a tutor at Jesus College, Cambridge in 1785. It provides a detailed account of his childhood, his education at the prestigious schools of London and Cambridge, and his early career as a schoolmaster and private tutor. The book also covers Wakefield's political and religious views, which were strongly influenced by the radical ideas of the Enlightenment, and his involvement in the anti-slavery and anti-war movements of his time.Throughout the book, Wakefield reflects on his own life and experiences, offering insights into his character, his beliefs, and his motivations. He also provides a vivid portrait of the intellectual and cultural life of late 18th-century England, with its debates on politics, religion, and social justice.Overall, Memoirs of the Life of Gilbert Wakefield V1 is a fascinating and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of England's most controversial and influential thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas, politics, and religion in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.
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