Erasmus V1: His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works

By Robert Blackley Drummond

Book Overview

Erasmus V1: His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works is a biographical book written by Robert Blackley Drummond. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and character of the famous Dutch Renaissance scholar, Desiderius Erasmus. The author has extensively researched Erasmus's personal correspondence and written works to provide a detailed account of his life and achievements. The book covers Erasmus's early life, his education, and his rise to fame as a scholar and humanist. It also delves into his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, including Martin Luther and Thomas More. The author explores Erasmus's views on religion, politics, and society, and how they influenced his writings and actions. Erasmus V1: His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Erasmus and the intellectual and cultural context of the Renaissance period. It is written in an accessible style and provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of his time.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428642692
• ISBN13: 9781428642690
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"