Man On His Own: Interpretations of Erasmus, c1750-1920
Bruce Mansfield
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hardcover. In the twentieth century, Mansfield concludes, more modern ways of studying Erasmus have emerged, notably through seeing him more precisely in his own historical context. Series: Erasmus Studies. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, ports., facsims. BIC Classification: HPCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 42. Weight in Grams: 930.
During his lifetime Erasmus was one of the most controversial figures of Renaissance and Reformation Europe. In the 450 years since his death his reputation has undergone a series of fluctuations that reflect the attitudes of successive periods in European, and eventually North American, theological and social thought.
Mansfield aims to relate changing interpretations of Erasmus to the historical contexts and experiences of those who wrote about him. He explores the influences in turn of the Enlightenment, romanticism, religious revival, and the emergence of liberalism.
In the twentieth century, Mansfield concludes, more modern ways of studying Erasmus have emerged, notably ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Series
Erasmus Studies
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9780802059505
SKU
V9780802059505
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About Bruce Mansfield
Bruce Mansfield is Emeritus Professor, Macquarrie University, and an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Sydney.
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