9781331187486 - Before and After Waterloo: Letters From Edward Stanley, Sometime Bishop of Norwich 1802; 1814; 1816 (Classic Reprint) de Adeane, Jane H. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating collection of letters written by Bishop Edward Stanley on his travels through Europe during the opening years of the 19th century. They provide a rare and insightful glimpse into the social, political, and cultural transformations that were unfolding across the continent at this pivotal time in history. After the Peace of Amiens, the author embarks on his first trip abroad, eager to explore France. His letters vividly capture the complexities and contradictions of a nation still reeling from the effects of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. He witnesses first-hand the clash between old traditions and new revolutionary ideas, observing everything from the grandeur of the Louvre to the poverty of the French countryside. His detailed descriptions of Paris, Geneva, Italy, Spain, and other locales offer a rich and nuanced portrait of Europe in transition. Through the author's keen observations and thoughtful reflections, this book illuminates the complexities of a continent grappling with profound change, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in European history, travel writing, or the life and times of Bishop Edward Stanley. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 412 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.