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  • Gorgias

    de Plato ...
    Traducido por Walter Hamilton ...
    Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or ... Leer más

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  • French Book-plates

    "French Book-plates" by Walter Hamilton is a fascinating exploration of the art and history of bookplates in France. This work delves into the intricate designs and personal significance of these small printed labels, which were used to indicate ownership of books. Hamilton's detailed descriptions and analyses highlight the cultural and artistic movements that influenced bookplate design, ... Leer más

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  • French Book-plates

    Exploring the Elegance of French Bookplates

    In "French Book-plates," Walter Hamilton offers a compelling exploration of the art of book plates, or ex-libris, within the context of French literature and visual culture. This meticulously researched work delves into the historical evolution of book plates, detailing their function as both ownership markers and artistic expressions. Hamilton employs a rich, descriptive literary style that ... Leer más

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    Parodies on Tennyson's Charge of the Light Brigade (UNABRIDGED)

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    This extract, taken from Parodies of the works of English and American Authors, vol 1, of parodies of Tennyson's Charge of the Light Brigade covers such topics as the Clergy, the Fairer Sex, Doctors, Engineers and many others. ... Leer más

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  • The Return of Martin Guerre

    The clever peasant Arnaud du Tilh had almost persuaded the learned judges at the Parlement of Toulouse when, on a summer’s day in 1560, a man swaggered into the court on a wooden leg, denounced Arnaud, and reestablished his claim to the identity, property, and wife of Martin Guerre. The astonishing case captured the imagination of the continent. Told and retold over the centuries, the story of ... Leer más

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    de P. Friedmann ...
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  • An Infinite History

    The Story of a Family in France over Three Centuries

    An innovative history of deep social and economic changes in France, told through the story of a single extended family across five generationsMarie Aymard was an illiterate widow who lived in the provincial town of Angoulême in southwestern France, a place where seemingly nothing ever happened. Yet, in 1764, she made her fleeting mark on the historical record through two documents: a power of ... Leer más

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