Description
Miscellanea.
Parts I & II in one volume.
London, 1705
Original calf stamped in blind, gilt-lettered spine-label;
joints reinforced, generally sound.
Size: 5 by 7 3/4"
[4], 232 pp., [4], 365 pp.
Text in English
collection of essays on various topics including religion, politics, philosophy, and literature.
The essays are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of subjects such as the nature of God, the role of government, the importance of education, and the value of friendship.
Temple was a renowned English diplomat, writer, and politician who served as ambassador to the Netherlands and later as a member of parliament.
His writing style is characterized by clarity, wit, and a deep understanding of human nature.
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1705 WILLIAM TEMPLE MISCELLANEA antique in ENGLISH
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