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Uniform Title: Les ruines. English
Title: The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature
Note: Translation from French of Les ruines
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature" by C. F. Volney is a philosophical treatise composed in the late 18th century. The work delves into themes of society, morality, and the cyclic nature of empires and civilizations, using historical reflections as a backdrop for its exploration of human existence and governance. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey across the once-prosperous regions of Egypt and Syria, where he contemplates the ruins of past civilizations. Volney reflects on the stark contrast between the ancient splendor of these cities and their current desolation, spurring meditations on the causes of societal decline and human misery. As he interacts with the remnants of grandeur, he confronts haunting questions about fate, divine justice, and the responsibility of humanity for its own sufferings. This poignant engagement sets the stage for his deeper examination of the laws of nature and society, encouraging readers to seek wisdom from history to understand their present conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820
EBook No.: 1397
Published: May 3, 2006
Downloads: 655
Language: English
Subject: Revolutions
Subject: Ethics
Subject: History -- Philosophy
Subject: Religions
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Les ruines. English
Title: The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature
Note: Translation from French of Les ruines
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature" by C. F. Volney is a philosophical treatise composed in the late 18th century. The work delves into themes of society, morality, and the cyclic nature of empires and civilizations, using historical reflections as a backdrop for its exploration of human existence and governance. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey across the once-prosperous regions of Egypt and Syria, where he contemplates the ruins of past civilizations. Volney reflects on the stark contrast between the ancient splendor of these cities and their current desolation, spurring meditations on the causes of societal decline and human misery. As he interacts with the remnants of grandeur, he confronts haunting questions about fate, divine justice, and the responsibility of humanity for its own sufferings. This poignant engagement sets the stage for his deeper examination of the laws of nature and society, encouraging readers to seek wisdom from history to understand their present conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820
EBook No.: 1397
Published: May 3, 2006
Downloads: 655
Language: English
Subject: Revolutions
Subject: Ethics
Subject: History -- Philosophy
Subject: Religions
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.