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100	1		_aVolney, C.-F. _q(Constantin-François), _d1757-1820
240	1	4	_aLes ruines. English
245	1	4	_aThe Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aTranslation from French of Les ruines
500			_aRelease date is 2006-05-03
508			_aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520			_a"The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature" by C. F. Volney is a philosophical treatise composed in the late 18th century. The work delves into themes of society, morality, and the cyclic nature of empires and civilizations, using historical reflections as a backdrop for its exploration of human existence and governance. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey across the once-prosperous regions of Egypt and Syria, where he contemplates the ruins of past civilizations. Volney reflects on the stark contrast between the ancient splendor of these cities and their current desolation, spurring meditations on the causes of societal decline and human misery. As he interacts with the remnants of grandeur, he confronts haunting questions about fate, divine justice, and the responsibility of humanity for its own sufferings. This poignant engagement sets the stage for his deeper examination of the laws of nature and society, encouraging readers to seek wisdom from history to understand their present conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRevolutions
653			_aEthics
653			_aHistory -- Philosophy
653			_aReligions
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1397
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