Publisher's Synopsis
The Epistles of Erasmus: From His Earliest Letters to His Fifty-First Year Arranged in Order of Time V2 is a book that contains a collection of letters written by the famous Dutch Renaissance humanist, Erasmus. The book is arranged in chronological order, starting with Erasmus' earliest letters and ending with those written in his fifty-first year. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, literature, and personal matters. They offer a fascinating insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most important figures of the Renaissance period. The book is edited by Francis Morgan Nichols, who provides an introduction and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the letters. Overall, The Epistles of Erasmus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance or the life and works of Erasmus.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.
