Isaac Casaubon, 1559-1614 (1875)

By Mark Pattison

Book Overview

Isaac Casaubon, 1559-1614 is a biographical work written by Mark Pattison and first published in 1875. The book details the life and achievements of Isaac Casaubon, a prominent French classical scholar and theologian of the late Renaissance period. Pattison's work explores Casaubon's early life and education, his travels and scholarly pursuits, and his relationships with other notable figures of his time, including King James I of England and the philosopher Ren����� Descartes. The book also delves into Casaubon's major contributions to the fields of classical literature and biblical studies, including his groundbreaking work on the Greek text of the New Testament.Throughout the biography, Pattison provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Casaubon, highlighting both his successes and his struggles. The book also offers insights into the broader intellectual and cultural trends of the Renaissance period, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, literature, and theology. Overall, Isaac Casaubon, 1559-1614 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential scholars of the early modern era.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: 1165551403
• ISBN13: 9781165551408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"