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This book presents the history of Erasmus, an European humanist; and his essay against war. "With Erasmus a new period opens. Two things broadly distinguish him, as a scholar, from the men before and after him. First, he was not only a refined humanist, writing for the fastidious... Read Full Overview

Erasmus is a biography written by Richard Claverhouse Jebb that explores the life and works of the renowned Dutch philosopher and theologian, Desiderius Erasmus. The book delves into Erasmus' early life, education, and the various influences that shaped his thinking and beliefs... Read Full Overview

A biography of Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most renowned scholars of the Renaissance. Jebb traces Erasmus' life from his early years as a scholar in the Netherlands to his later years as a renowned theologian and philosopher. Along the way, the author explores Erasmus'... Read Full Overview

A biography of Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most renowned scholars of the Renaissance. Jebb traces Erasmus' life from his early years as a scholar in the Netherlands to his later years as a renowned theologian and philosopher. Along the way, the author explores Erasmus'... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Erasmus by Richard Claverhouse Jebb is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Dutch philosopher, theologian, and writer, Desiderius Erasmus. The book traces Erasmus's life from his birth in Rotterdam in 1466 to his death in Basel, Switzerland, in 1536. Jebb explores Erasmus's... Read Full Overview