9781332811861 - biographical and critical essays, vol. 1 of 2: reprinted from reviews, with additions and corrections (classic reprint) de hayward, a. (3 resultados)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an investigation into the authenticity of famous historical sayings and anecdotes and explores the phenomenon of commonalities between them. The author examines the trustworthiness of historical accounts and shows how many have misled both scholars and the general public t…hrough embellishment, fabrication, and the fallibilities of oral history. Yet, the book simultaneously celebrates the power of memorable quotations and the universal themes they represent. By comparing and contrasting anecdotes and quotations attributed to historical figures across epochs and cultures, the author reveals how universally human qualities like bravery, compassion, selflessness, and wit tend to produce similar turns of phrase and action. The book reminds its readers that although historical narratives may not always be true, they often reveal essential truths about ourselves. 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.
