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Title: Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires

Note: Tome 1 des Œuvres de C.-F. Volney

Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires" by C.-F. Volney is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work explores themes of human history, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the lessons that can be learned from the ruins of past empires. Volney's reflections are deeply rooted in the historical context of his time, as he addresses the dynamics of power, tyranny, and the pursuit of liberty. The opening of the text introduces the protagonist's journey through the ruined landscapes that were once the thriving centers of ancient civilizations, notably in the regions of Egypt and Syria. As he travels, he observes the devastation wrought by tyranny and misgovernment, which prompts profound contemplations about the fragility of societies and the transience of human achievements. Amidst the haunting beauty of the remnants of great empires, the narrative evokes a sense of melancholy and introspection as the protagonist grapples with thoughts on history, morality, and the lessons learned from humanity's past mistakes. Through these meditations, Volney sets the stage for a broader discourse on the human condition, society's development, and the eternal quest for truth and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820

EBook No.: 27931

Published: Jan 29, 2009

Downloads: 129

Language: French

Subject: Revolutions

Subject: Ethics

Subject: History -- Philosophy

Subject: Religions

Subject: Moral conditions

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires

Note: Tome 1 des Œuvres de C.-F. Volney

Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires" by C.-F. Volney is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work explores themes of human history, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the lessons that can be learned from the ruins of past empires. Volney's reflections are deeply rooted in the historical context of his time, as he addresses the dynamics of power, tyranny, and the pursuit of liberty. The opening of the text introduces the protagonist's journey through the ruined landscapes that were once the thriving centers of ancient civilizations, notably in the regions of Egypt and Syria. As he travels, he observes the devastation wrought by tyranny and misgovernment, which prompts profound contemplations about the fragility of societies and the transience of human achievements. Amidst the haunting beauty of the remnants of great empires, the narrative evokes a sense of melancholy and introspection as the protagonist grapples with thoughts on history, morality, and the lessons learned from humanity's past mistakes. Through these meditations, Volney sets the stage for a broader discourse on the human condition, society's development, and the eternal quest for truth and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820

EBook No.: 27931

Published: Jan 29, 2009

Downloads: 129

Language: French

Subject: Revolutions

Subject: Ethics

Subject: History -- Philosophy

Subject: Religions

Subject: Moral conditions

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.