Erasmus V1: His Life and Character as Shown in His Correspondence and Works

Robert Blackley Drummond

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
432
ISBN
9781162977027

Erasmus V1: His Life and Character as Shown in His Correspondence and Works

Robert Blackley Drummond

Erasmus V1: His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Dutch philosopher and theologian, Desiderius Erasmus. Written by Robert Blackley Drummond, the book provides a detailed account of Erasmus' life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a writer and scholar. The book also delves into Erasmus' personal relationships, including his friendships with other notable figures of the time, such as Thomas More and Martin Luther. The author draws heavily from Erasmus' extensive correspondence and works, providing readers with a glimpse into the philosopher's thoughts and beliefs on various topics, including religion, politics, and humanism. Throughout the book, Drummond explores Erasmus' impact on the Renaissance and the broader intellectual and cultural landscape of Europe during the 16th century. Overall, Erasmus V1: His Life And Character As Shown In His Correspondence And Works is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance.In Two Volumes.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.

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