ISBN: 9781334947438 - letters describing the character and customs of the english and french nations: with a curious essay on travelling, and a criticism of boileau's description of paris (classic reprint) (3 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 takes an inquisitive look at the spirit of the English people in the 17th century. The author, keen to penetrate beyond stereotypes, travelled to England and set about observing English behavior and customs with great attention to detail. The result is a nuanced exploration of the tensions of the English character, capturing their independence, their stubbornness, and their elegance. The author finds the English people to be highly driven and ambitious and observes the unique and contradictory traits that have influenced the English character and shaped English society. This book remains an astute and insightful commentary on English society and a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the English way of life. 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.…