A biography of Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most renowned scholars of the Renaissance. Jebb traces Erasmus' life from his early years as a scholar in the Netherlands to his later years as a renowned theologian and philosopher. Along the way, the author explores Erasmus' major works, including the influential 'Praise of Folly'. This book provides a compelling portrait of one of the most important minds of the European Renaissance.

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