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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the Arts, Sciences, Literature, &c. Intended to Supersede the Use of Other Books of Reference; Vo
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Dictionaries & EncyclopediasGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781149240212
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: May 12 2010
Pages: 748
Weight: 2.27
Height: 1.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the Arts, Sciences, Literature, &c. is a comprehensive reference work intended to provide a broad overview of human knowledge as it was understood in the early 19th century. This volume, the 22nd in the series, continues the tradition of offering detailed explanations and discussions across a wide array of subjects. Designed to supersede the need for multiple reference books, the Encyclopaedia Perthensis aims to be a single, authoritative source for students, scholars, and general readers alike.
This volume reflects the intellectual pursuits and scholarly interests of the period, capturing the state of arts, sciences, and literature at a pivotal time in history. Its enduring value lies in its detailed record of early 19th-century thought and its ambition to synthesize all fields of knowledge into a single, accessible resource.
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