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LoC No.: 07022618

Title: The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius
Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works

Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius" by M. de Burigny is a historical account likely written in the mid-18th century. This biography delves into the life and works of Hugo Grotius, a pivotal figure in literature and diplomacy, exploring his significant contributions and the notable events surrounding his life. The text promises to provide insights into his intellectual legacy as well as his involvement in various major negotiations throughout his career. The opening of the work provides a detailed outline of the structure and intent of the biography, with the author expressing a desire to accurately portray Grotius's multifaceted life beyond just his literary accomplishments. The narrative begins with Grotius's origins, his early promise as a scholar, and the socio-political turmoil of the United Provinces during his youth. It foreshadows the challenges he faced, including his involvement in contentious religious debates, his imprisonment, and subsequent role as an ambassador, setting the stage for a life shaped by both intellectual pursuits and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burigny, M. de (Jean Lévesque), 1692-1785

EBook No.: 15606

Published: Apr 12, 2005

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 07022618

Title: The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius
Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works

Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius" by M. de Burigny is a historical account likely written in the mid-18th century. This biography delves into the life and works of Hugo Grotius, a pivotal figure in literature and diplomacy, exploring his significant contributions and the notable events surrounding his life. The text promises to provide insights into his intellectual legacy as well as his involvement in various major negotiations throughout his career. The opening of the work provides a detailed outline of the structure and intent of the biography, with the author expressing a desire to accurately portray Grotius's multifaceted life beyond just his literary accomplishments. The narrative begins with Grotius's origins, his early promise as a scholar, and the socio-political turmoil of the United Provinces during his youth. It foreshadows the challenges he faced, including his involvement in contentious religious debates, his imprisonment, and subsequent role as an ambassador, setting the stage for a life shaped by both intellectual pursuits and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burigny, M. de (Jean Lévesque), 1692-1785

EBook No.: 15606

Published: Apr 12, 2005

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.