Pioneer Humanists (1907)

By J.M. Robertson

Book Overview

Pioneer Humanists is a book written by John M. Robertson and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive study of the humanist movement, which emerged during the Renaissance period in Europe. The author examines the lives and works of some of the most influential humanists of the time, including Petrarch, Erasmus, and Montaigne. The book explores the humanist philosophy, which emphasized the importance of human values, reason, and individualism. The author discusses the impact of humanism on various fields, including literature, art, and education. The book also examines the relationship between humanism and religion, as well as the impact of the movement on the development of modern secularism. Overall, Pioneer Humanists is a fascinating study of a pivotal moment in European history, and an important contribution to the field of intellectual history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas, the Renaissance, or the development of modern thought.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: 1164937138
• ISBN13: 9781164937135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"