seneca roger lestrange (55 résultats)

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Leather bound. Etat : Fine. Book is in fine condition, as new.

hardback, 8vo, 448pp, owners' names and initials on endpapers, pages browning, slight foxing, text clean and sound, full leather binding, worn, titles obscured, external spine edges starting to crack, boards still firmly attached, Good condition.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive analysis of the nature of benefits, arguing that the intention behind a benefit is more important than the material value of the benefit itself. The author explores the various ways that individuals can confer benefits on each other, from acts of charity to expressions of gratitude. Drawing on examples from history, philosophy, and literature, the author demonstrates how benefits can shape human relationships and create a sense of community. The author offers insights into the complex interplay between obligation, reciprocity, and morality in human interactions. Ultimately, this book is a profound exploration of the power of giving and receiving benefits and how these actions can shape our lives and the world around us. 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.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. One of a number of imprints of this title, one of the most popular books of the eighteenth century, this copy with 6 engraved plates including the frontispiece. Pages are [24], 363, 11 x 18 cm, 12mo.Original full calf boards with rather crude replaced spine and corners, worn. Clean and sound internally with just a few pencil notes, owners name and date 1783 to title page, bookplate of John Thomas Hope.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of gratitude, ingratitude, and the art of conferring benefits. The author, a renowned philosopher, explores the moral obligations and expectations surrounding the giving and receiving of favors. Through thought-provoking examples and philosophical insights, this book examines the various motivations behind human generosity and the often-problematic nature of reciprocity. The author argues that true gratitude stems from a genuine appreciation for the intrinsic value of a benefit, rather than from a sense of duty or expectation of return. The book also emphasizes the importance of discretion and tact in both bestowing and acknowledging benefits, to avoid creating feelings of indebtedness or resentment. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and timeless exploration of the social and ethical implications of gratitude and beneficence, providing valuable insights for fostering healthier and more fulfilling human interactions. 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.

Hardcover. pp. 372 p. + Four Full Page Plates. Plates lightly inked. Text age stained. 170mm. Original full leather binding, worn. Original leather spine label. Hardbound. Very good. CLASSICS BX 3 0.0.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. Revised edition, 1st printing. 378p. A blue cloth hardcover book in FAIR condition. Edges are heavily worn. Front and rear free endpapers have been torn out. Owner's stamp on title page and heavy foxing throughout the text. Top corners lightly dampstained. Otherwise, binding is tight. READING COPY ONLY. Translation of Seneca's MORALS by an English pamphleteer and courtier of the Restoration period. This edition revised by Lucius V. Bierce.

Etat : Good. 372 pp., frontis., plates; contemporary full leather, binding now dry, worn and chipped, masonic book plate to the front paste down, text age-toned, tear to one leaf of the text, with no loss, a few bits of foxing, else internally clean and tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Leather. Etat : Very Good. Not Stated (illustrateur). The second edition of Roger L'Estrange's translation of Seneca's insightful moral essays, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. The scarce second edition of Roger L'Estrange's translation, first published in 1678.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Bound by Cecil & Larkins.Register runs as: a-b8, c2, B-H8, I1, [4], I2-8, K-Qq8.Collated, bound without the advertising leaf.Seneca's 'Morals' include his essays 'De Beneficiis', 'De Clementia', and 'De Ira', extracted from his series of moral essays often titled as his 'Dialogues'.Seneca was a Roman stoic philosopher, his works being the primary bodies of material on ancient Stoicism, a major figure of the Roman Imperial Period. His philosophical writings were highly accessible, remaining much admired for centuries after, especially during the Renaissance.Seneca was also the tutor to Nero, becoming his advisor when Nero became Emperor, though his influence declined with time, leading to Seneca being forced to take his own life. 'On Clemency' was written for Nero during the first five years of his reign'On Benefits' was originally written between roughly 56 and 62 AD, 'On Clemency' in AD 55, and 'On Anger' in circa 45 AD.Translated into English by Roger L'Estrange, an English pamphleteer, and defender of the Royals during the English Civil War. He was greatly involved in political controversy in his life, and is best known for his ruthless attack on the parliamentarians 'An Account of the Growth of Knavery'. In a full straight grain morocco binding, bound by Cecil & Larkins. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the joints and extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Light surface cracks to the spine. Small crack to the head of the front joint. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good. book.

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LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1803 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 277 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 277 Volume 2 Language: English.

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LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1882 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 404 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 404 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D,L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704,White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918. fmo.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1880 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 376 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 376 Volume c.1 Language: English,Latin.