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“walter hamilton”

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  • Gorgias

    by Plato ...
    Translated by 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 ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

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  • French Book-plates

    by Walter Hamilton ...
    "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, ... Read more

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  • French Book-plates

    Exploring the Elegance of French Bookplates

    by Walter Hamilton ...
    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 ... Read more

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

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    by Walter Hamilton ...
    Narrated by Angelita Magee, Joshua Mitchell, Terry Allen, David Conner ...

    Unabridged

    57 min

    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. ... Read more

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  • Anne Boleyn

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  • An Infinite History

    The Story of a Family in France over Three Centuries

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  • Marie Antoinette's Darkest Days

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  • A Brief History of the Knights Templar

    by James Burnes ...
    It was in the year 1119, the twentieth of the Christian dominion in Syria, that nine pious and valiant Knights, the greater part of whom had been the companions of Godfrey de Bouillon, formed themselves into an association, the object of which was to protect and defend Pilgrims on their visits to the holy places. These Knights, of whom the two chief were Hugo de Payens and Godfrey de St. Omer, ... Read more

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  • Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres

    A Study of Thirteenth-Century Unity

    by Henry Adams ...
    This first paperback facsimile of the classic 1913 edition includes thirteen photographs and numerous illustrations of the great cathedrals of Northern France. Henry Adams referred to this book as "A Study of Thirteenth-Century Unity," and its expansive scope, together with the author's deep understanding of the period, makes it a classic in art history as well as in American literature. He wrote, ... Read more

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