Essays: Philosophical, Historical, And Literary (1789)

By William Belsham

Book Overview

Essays: Philosophical, Historical, and Literary is a collection of essays written by William Belsham and originally published in 1789. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of essays on various topics. The first part includes philosophical essays on topics such as the nature of the human mind, the existence of God, and the principles of morality. The second part consists of historical essays on events and figures such as the French Revolution, Queen Elizabeth I, and the Roman Empire. The final part contains literary essays on authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope. Throughout the book, Belsham offers his own opinions and interpretations on these various subjects. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to both scholars and general readers.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: 1164637533
• ISBN13: 9781164637530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"