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The Life Of Dr. John Colet: Dean Of St. Paul's In The Reigns Of Henry VII And Henry VIII And Founder Of St. Paul's School

The Life Of Dr. John Colet: Dean Of St. Paul's In The Reigns Of Henry VII And Henry VIII And Founder Of St. Paul's School

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ISBN10: 1163691720
ISBN13: 9781163691724
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Dr. John Colet is a biographical account of the Dean of St. Paul's during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII, written by Samuel Knight. The book delves into the life of Colet, a prominent figure in the English Renaissance and a close friend of Erasmus, examining his religious beliefs, his educational philosophy, and his role in the founding of St. Paul's School. Knight draws on a variety of sources, including Colet's own writings and the accounts of his contemporaries, to provide a detailed portrait of this influential figure in English history. The book also explores the political and social context of Colet's life, shedding light on the broader cultural and intellectual currents of the period. Overall, The Life of Dr. John Colet is a rich and engaging portrait of a fascinating figure in English history, offering insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Renaissance.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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