Erasmus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163147474)

Erasmus by Christopher Hollis is a biographical account of the life and works of the famous Dutch philosopher, theologian, and writer, Desiderius Erasmus. The book explores Erasmus' early life, his education, and his religious beliefs, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Martin Luther and Thomas More. Hollis delves into Erasmus' literary works, including his most famous work, The Praise of Folly, and examines how they reflected his views on religion, politics, and society. The book also provides a detailed analysis of Erasmus' impact on the Renaissance and the Reformation, and his role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of Europe during his time. Overall, Erasmus by Christopher Hollis is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance era.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.

Author: Christopher Hollis
ISBN-10: 1163147478
ISBN-13: 9781163147474
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d