The Life of Thuanus: With Some Account of His Writings

By J Collinson

Book Overview

The Life of Thuanus: With Some Account of His Writings (1807) is a biography written by John Collinson. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Jacques-Auguste de Thou, a French historian and statesman who lived in the 16th century. The author has meticulously researched and documented the life of Thuanus, covering his early years, education, political career, and literary achievements. The book also includes a discussion of Thuanus' major works, including his famous Historiae sui temporis, a comprehensive history of Europe during the 16th century. Collinson has used a variety of sources to piece together Thuanus' life, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life of Thuanus, as well as for scholars of French history and literature.And A Translation Of The Preface To This History. 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: 1166204189
• ISBN13: 9781166204181
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"