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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible and informative biography of French aristocrat and scholar Honorà Thà dric-Paul-Joseph d'Albert, Duc de Luynes, who dedicated his vast wealth to public works and cultural pursuits. A figure from the turbulent 19th century in France, the Duke exhibited the rare combination of great learning and a passion for service, funding schools and hospitals and endowing charitable societies. He was an instrumental force in the restoration of the French monarchy under the House of Orleans and later championed the republic. The book unveils the life of a multifaceted man â" an avid scientist, historian and archaeologist â" whose works spanned a range of disciplines. The author presents the Duke's research in chemistry and mineralogy, explores his significant archaeological discoveries and publications on ancient history, and highlights his philological contributions on Phoenician and Oriental languages. Through its detailed account of the Duke's intellectual pursuits and philanthropic endeavors, this book highlights the transformative impact he had on education, the preservation of historical knowledge, and the promotion of social welfare in France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334545245_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334545245
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334545245
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)