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Notes On England (1874)

Notes On England (1874)

Taine, Hippolyte
Rae, William Fraser

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ISBN10: 1120657083
ISBN13: 9781120657084
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Notes On England is a book written by Hippolyte Taine in 1874. Taine was a French philosopher and literary critic who travelled to England in the 19th century. The book is a collection of his observations and impressions of English society, culture, and politics during his visit. Taine provides a detailed analysis of the English character, manners, and customs, as well as their education system, literature, and art. He also explores the political and economic structures of England, including the monarchy, parliament, and the industrial revolution. Throughout the book, Taine offers comparisons between England and France, highlighting the differences and similarities between the two countries. He also reflects on his own biases and prejudices as a foreigner observing a new culture. Overall, Notes On England is an insightful and thought-provoking account of England in the 19th century, written by a prominent French intellectual. It offers a unique perspective on English society and culture from an outsider's point of view.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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