Miscellaneous Works and Commentaries

Hardback

Main Details

Title Miscellaneous Works and Commentaries
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Robertson Smith
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:500
Category/GenreWorld history
Philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781855067332
ClassificationsDewey:909
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Thoemmes Continuum
Publication Date 1 March 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The works reprinted in this two-volume collection cover the length of Robertson's career, from his student days in 1737 to his closing years in 1789, and show his intellectual and stylistic evolution. Part One contains his lesser known writings and speeches. Subjects explored range from Greek translation to architectural history to university fund-raising to geological speculation to church politics. Part Two consists of the earliest biographical commentaries on Robertson's life, written by five men who knew him personally. Together these items reveal details of Robertson's life and career with the aim of giving the reader a wider picture of Robertson's character and career.