Publisher's Synopsis
""The Epistles of Erasmus: From His Earliest Letters to His Fifty-First Year Arranged in Order of Time V1"" is a book that compiles the letters of the famous Dutch Renaissance scholar, Desiderius Erasmus, from his earliest correspondences up to his fifty-first year of life. The book is organized chronologically, providing readers with a unique insight into the life and thoughts of Erasmus during this period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from personal matters to intellectual discussions on religion, philosophy, and politics. The book is edited by Francis Morgan Nichols, who provides helpful notes and explanations throughout the text. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Erasmus, as well as for those studying the intellectual history of the Renaissance period.In Three Volumes. Erasmus Or Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch Humanist, Born Rotterdam. He Was Ordained Priest Of The Roman Catholic Church And Studied At The Univ. Of Paris. Erasmus' Influence Began To Be Felt In Europe After 1500. It Was Exercised Through His Personal Contacts, His Editions Of Classical Authors, And His Own Writings. He Was Acquainted With Most Of The Scholars Of Europe And His Circle Of Friends Was Especially Large In England.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.