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100 1 _aBuckle, Henry Thomas,
_d1821-1862
245 1 0 _aHistory of Civilization in England, Vol. 2 of 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-28
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Jens Nordmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"History of Civilization in England, Vol. 2 of 3" by Henry Thomas Buckle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the intellectual history of France, particularly from the mid-16th century to the rise of Louis XIV, examining how theological power influenced societal evolution and the consequences of religious strife. The book is likely to interest readers who seek a deep understanding of the interplay between religion, politics, and intellectual development in European history, particularly in contrast to England. The opening of the work establishes Buckle's analytical framework for understanding French civilization by comparing it to the English experience. He argues that the dominance of the ecclesiastical authority in France impeded intellectual and societal progress, in contrast to England, where a weakening of such power allowed greater freedom and advancement. By outlining key historical milestones, Buckle emphasizes the effects of the Reformation and the ensuing struggles between Catholics and Protestants, which led to a climate hostile to inquiry and resulted in a period of significant moral and physical upheaval during the sixteenth century. He sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of how these intersecting factors shaped the trajectory of French civilization leading up to the Enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Civilization
653 _aCivilization -- History
653 _aGreat Britain -- Civilization
653 _aScotland -- History
653 _aEngland -- Civilization
653 _aSpain -- Civilization
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44494
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