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George Buchanan: Humanist And Reformer, A Biography

George Buchanan: Humanist And Reformer, A Biography

Brown, Peter Hume

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ISBN10: 1162947012
ISBN13: 9781162947013
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George Buchanan: Humanist and Reformer is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish scholar and writer George Buchanan, written by Peter Hume Brown. The book explores the life and work of Buchanan, who lived from 1506 to 1582, and is widely regarded as one of Scotland's greatest intellectuals. Buchanan was a leading figure in the Scottish Reformation and played a key role in shaping the intellectual landscape of Scotland during the 16th century. The book covers Buchanan's early life and education, his time as a tutor to the young Mary Queen of Scots, his travels throughout Europe, and his later years as a scholar and reformer in Scotland. It also delves into his literary legacy, including his translations of classical works and his own original writings. Throughout the book, Brown provides a detailed analysis of Buchanan's ideas and their impact on Scottish society, as well as his relationships with other key figures of the time, such as John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Reformation, or the intellectual and cultural developments of the 16th century.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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