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Supreme Court of Victoria LibraryBooks, Oeuvres de Voltaire, the Works of Voltaire
... Oeuvres de Voltaire, the Works of Voltaire...Voltaire (1694-1778) is a famous and influential French philosospher. ...Oeuvres de Voltaire, has Guillaume, the booksellers, bookplate....Voltaire (1694-1778) is a famous and influential French philosospher. ...Voltaire (1694-1778) is a famous and influential French philosospher. The library purchased the 70 volumes of his complete works in the middle of the 19th Century. This purchase was made by Redmond Barry from the London booksellers Guillaume.This a rare set of volumes in Australia in excellent condition.70 Volumes of leather bound books with gold embossing. Oeuvres de Voltaire, has Guillaume, the booksellers, bookplate. -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Essays, Carlyle, Thomas, Critical and miscellaneous essays : collected and republished : in seven volumes : Vol. II, 1872
... ...Voltaire...Contents of Volume II: Burns; Life of Heyne; German Playwrights; Voltaire; Novalis; Signs of the Times; On History. ...Contents of Volume II: Burns; Life of Heyne; German Playwrights; Voltaire; Novalis; Signs of the Times; On History. ...Essays on various writers - Robert Burns, Voltaire, Heyne, Novalis - and on German dramatists. Also includes an essay on the rise of the Industrial Revolution, and an essay in which he outlines his philosophy of history. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was an influential essayist, historian and philosopher. Multi-volume reprints of his writings were first published in 1838, with later editions in 1840, 1847, 1857 and 1869. Each new edition incorporated additional material from Carlyle's continuing output. This seven-volume edition was published in 1872. The Linton Mechanic's Institute held the first three volumes.303 p. : decorative brown cover embossed in black. Title and Author's named embossed on front, and in gold on spine. Includes table of contents, seven essays, appendices, and summaries of essays and appendices.non-fictionEssays on various writers - Robert Burns, Voltaire, Heyne, Novalis - and on German dramatists. Also includes an essay on the rise of the Industrial Revolution, and an essay in which he outlines his philosophy of history. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was an influential essayist, historian and philosopher. Multi-volume reprints of his writings were first published in 1838, with later editions in 1840, 1847, 1857 and 1869. Each new edition incorporated additional material from Carlyle's continuing output. This seven-volume edition was published in 1872. The Linton Mechanic's Institute held the first three volumes.thomas carlyle, english literature, german literature, voltaire, novalis, heyne, robert burns, james dodds, original collection, essays -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 12 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... Instead, Williams curates and weaves together accounts from famous historians like Voltaire, Michelet, Carlyle, and Thiers. This gives the reader a "history of histories," showing how different eras interpreted these world-changing events....Instead, Williams curates and weaves together accounts from famous historians like Voltaire, Michelet, Carlyle, and Thiers. This gives the reader a "history of histories," showing how different eras interpreted these world-changing events. ...Henry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. This volume continues on with the history of France. The primary focus of Volume 12 is the continuation of the history of France from 1715 to 1815. This century is arguably the most trans formative in French history, and the volume meticulously documents the transition from absolute monarchy to revolutionary chaos and, finally, to the Napoleonic Empire.The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. This volume continues on with the history of France. The primary focus of Volume 12 is the continuation of the history of France from 1715 to 1815. This century is arguably the most trans formative in French history, and the volume meticulously documents the transition from absolute monarchy to revolutionary chaos and, finally, to the Napoleonic Empire.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world vol 12, book, henry smith williams l.l.d -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference Book/History, Henry Smith Williams, The Historians History of the World Vol 11 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908, 1908
... Instead, Williams curates and weaves together accounts from famous historians like Voltaire, Michelet, Carlyle, and Thiers. This gives the reader a "history of histories," showing how different eras interpreted these world-changing events....Instead, Williams curates and weaves together accounts from famous historians like Voltaire, Michelet, Carlyle, and Thiers. This gives the reader a "history of histories," showing how different eras interpreted these world-changing events. ...Henry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. A warning on Volume 11 if the reader is looking for the history of France (1715–1815) in this specific 1908 edition, ensure you check Volume 12. In some printings of the 1908 set, the numbering of French history was slightly adjusted, and Volume 11 often ends at the death of Louis XIV (1715).The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. A warning on Volume 11 if the reader is looking for the history of France (1715–1815) in this specific 1908 edition, ensure you check Volume 12. In some printings of the 1908 set, the numbering of French history was slightly adjusted, and Volume 11 often ends at the death of Louis XIV (1715).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world vol 11 set 1, book
