Lettres de Peiresc aux Frères Dupuy, publiées par Philippe Tamizey de Larroque [French]

By Nicolas Claude Fabri De Peiresc

Discover the rich intellectual landscape of 17th-century France through the personal correspondence of Nicolas Claude Fabri de Peiresc, a prominent scientist and humanist, with the brothers Jacques and Pierre Dupuy, renowned scholars and keepers of the King's Library. This meticulously compiled collection, "Lettres de Peiresc aux Fr res Dupuy," published by Philippe Tamizey de Larroque, offers invaluable insights into the scientific, political, and cultural debates of the era.

Peiresc's letters reveal his wide-ranging interests, from astronomy and botany to antiquarianism and cartography. The correspondence with the Dupuy brothers sheds light on their scholarly pursuits and the vibrant intellectual community they fostered in Paris. This edition, carefully annotated by Tamizey de Larroque, provides essential context for understanding the historical significance of these letters and the enduring legacy of Peiresc and the Dupuy brothers.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1172706247
• ISBN13: 9781172706242
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"