The limits of exact science as applied to history. An Inaugural Lectures, delivered before the university of cambridge

KINGSLEY, Rev. Charles

Verlag: Macmillan and Co., Cambridge, 1860

Beschreibung

[6], 72pp, 23pp of advertisements, [1]. Original publisher's printed boards, spine restored. Rubbed, with loss to spine at head, bumping to corners. Presentation copy, inscribed twice: with 'From the author to Elizabeth Stisted, Eversley Augt. 12th 1861' to head of upper board, and 'Miss Stisted with the Rev. Kingsley's kind regards, Eversley aug 12/61' to head of half title. The Rev. Charles Kingsley (1819-75), Anglican clergyman and historical novelist, was appointed the regius professor of modern history at Cambridge on the recommendation of the prince consort - and outlined his theory of history in this inaugural lecture. Despite flourishing largely outside of academic life and generally failing to place history at the centre of University studies, his lectures were popular. Size: 8vo. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers AQ13060

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Titel: The limits of exact science as applied to ...

Verlag: Macmillan and Co., Cambridge

Erscheinungsdatum: 1860

Einband: Hardcover

Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers

Auflage: First edition.