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Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, And Switzerland (1750)

Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, And Switzerland (1750)

Burnet, Gilbert

Hardcover

Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1436973341
ISBN13: 9781436973342
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland is a travelogue written by Gilbert Burnet and published in 1750. The book chronicles Burnet's travels through Europe, providing detailed descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the customs and practices he observed. The journey began in 1685, when Burnet was sent on a diplomatic mission to France by King James II of England. From there, he traveled to Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, spending time in major cities such as Paris, Rome, and Vienna, as well as smaller towns and villages along the way.Throughout the book, Burnet provides a vivid portrait of life in Europe during the late 17th century, including the political and religious tensions that were prevalent at the time. He also discusses the art, architecture, and culture of each place he visits, offering insights into the history and traditions of the various regions.Bishop Burnet's Travels Through France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland is an important historical document that provides a valuable glimpse into the world of the late 17th century. The book is also a fascinating travelogue that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Europe.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.

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