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100 1 _aBurigny, M. de
_q(Jean Lévesque),
_d1692-1785
245 1 4 _aThe Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius :
_bContaining a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-12
508 _aE-text prepared by Frank van Drogen, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius" by M. de Burigny is a historical account likely written in the mid-18th century. This biography delves into the life and works of Hugo Grotius, a pivotal figure in literature and diplomacy, exploring his significant contributions and the notable events surrounding his life. The text promises to provide insights into his intellectual legacy as well as his involvement in various major negotiations throughout his career. The opening of the work provides a detailed outline of the structure and intent of the biography, with the author expressing a desire to accurately portray Grotius's multifaceted life beyond just his literary accomplishments. The narrative begins with Grotius's origins, his early promise as a scholar, and the socio-political turmoil of the United Provinces during his youth. It foreshadows the challenges he faced, including his involvement in contentious religious debates, his imprisonment, and subsequent role as an ambassador, setting the stage for a life shaped by both intellectual pursuits and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGrotius, Hugo, 1583-1645
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15606
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