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This reprint of a classic work originally published in 1845 offers readers a chance to explore its historical significance and timeless themes. The book captures the essence of its era, reflecting the societal norms and challenges of the time. With its rich language and engaging narrative, it invites both new readers and those familiar with its legacy to delve into a pivotal moment in literature. The preservation of the original text ensures that the authentic voice and style of the author are maintained for contemporary audiences.

The book is a reprint of a classic work first published in 1842, offering readers a chance to explore its historical significance and timeless themes. It reflects the literary style and societal context of its time, providing insight into the era's culture and values. This edition aims to preserve the original text, allowing contemporary audiences to appreciate the work as it was initially intended.

A biography of the famous Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke, who played a significant role in British politics during the late 18th century. This book chronicles Burke's career, his political and intellectual contributions, and his personal life and relationships. It provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the time.

This 19th-century treatise is a comprehensive guide to the complex and ever-changing world of international copyright law. Its author, Peter Burke, provides an in-depth analysis of the legal frameworks governing the protection of literary, dramatic, musical, and fine arts copyrights between England and France. This book provides an invaluable reference for scholars, legal professionals, artists, and anyone interested in the history and philosophy of intellectual property law.

A rich, wide-ranging history of ignorance in all its forms, from antiquity to the present day

This reprint preserves the original text from 1866, offering readers a chance to explore the historical context and themes present in the work. It provides insight into the era's culture and societal norms, making it a valuable addition for those interested in literature from that time period. The book reflects the language and style of its time, inviting a deeper understanding of its characters and plot.

This book is written for anyone interested in Chinese history, Chinese business, banking, family structure, and local society over two crucial centuries in the making of modern China. It reveals how some Chinese families acquired and retained great wealth and power over the Chinese economy.

A retired stonemason discovers mysterious markings in a twelfth-century wall, believed to be a hidden message from an ancient craftsman who risked everything to inscribe these symbols. As he delves into the past, he confronts the challenge of deciphering the deep carvings that lay silent for nine centuries. The narrative explores themes of legacy, the connection between artisans across time, and the quest for understanding in a modern world. Can he uncover the meaning behind these enigmatic symbols left by a fellow mason?

From comic verse to practical jokes, pornography to satire, acting to acrobatics, the Renaissance witnessed the flowering of play in all its forms. In the first wide-ranging and accessible introduction to play in Renaissance Italy, Peter Burke, celebrated historian of the Italian Renaissance, synthesizes over forty years’ research, explores the various forms of play in this period, and offers an overview that reveals the many connections between its different domains. While play could be rough, the Church played an increasing role in determining acceptable and unacceptable forms of play, and, after campaigns against violence and obscenity, much of the licentiousness characteristic of the early Renaissance was tamed. This entertaining study of play reveals much about the culture of Renaissance Italy, and illuminates an essential element in human life.