Paul Hazard’s magisterial, widely influential, and beloved intellectual history offers an unforgettable account of the birth of the modern European mind in all its dynamic, inquiring, and uncertain glory. Beginning his story in the latter half of the seventeenth century, while also looking back to the Renaissance and forward to the future, Hazard traces the process by which new developmentsin the sciences, arts, philosophy, and philology came to undermine the stable foundations of t...

This edition of The Idea of a University comes complete with a Wyatt North Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each lecture.In 1854, at the request of the Irish Catholic bishops, John Henry Newman went to Dublin as rector of the newly established Catholic University of Ireland, now University College, Dublin. It was during this time that he founded the Literary and Historical Society. After four years, he retired. He published a volume of lectures entitled The Idea of a University.Jo...

Collected here are five short essays, A Dialogue, A Few Words on Pantheism, On Books and Reading, Physiognomy, and, Psychological Observations, by the world renowned philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.

In "The Devils of Loudun," Aldous Huxley masterfully intertwines history, philosophy, and psychology to explore the harrowing events surrounding the 1634 witch trials in Loudun, France. Written in Huxley's signature lyrical prose and critical insight, the book unravels the complexities of mass hysteria and religious zealotry. Set against the backdrop of the Counter-Reformation, Huxley scrutinizes not only the fervent paranoia of the times but also the intricate interplay between power, des...

The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus Here are the complete prophecies of Nostradamus. Nostradamus is the best-known and most accurate mystic and seer of all times. Nostradamus, The Man Who Saw Through Time: Lee McCann's riveting book gives us a fascinating glimpse into the life of Michel Nostradamus. Part historical novel part academic examination of the accuracy of Nostradamus' prophecies. Oracles of Nostradamus Charles A. Ward is perhaps the best known of the academics who have endeavo...

"To the world when it was half a thousand years younger," Huizinga begins, "the outline of all things seemed more clearly marked than to us." Life seemed to consist in extremes—a fierce religious asceticism and an unrestrained licentiousness, ferocious judicial punishments and great popular waves of pity and mercy, the most horrible crimes and the most extravagant acts of saintliness—and everywhere a sea of tears, for men have never wept so unrestrainedly as in those centuries.First...

An “absolutely magnificent” book (The New Republic)—the fruit of almost two decades of study—that traces the changes in Western attitudes toward death and dying from the earliest Christian times to the present day.A truly landmark study, The Hour of Our Death reveals a pattern of gradually developing evolutionary stages in our perceptions of life in relation to death, each stage representing a virtual redefinition of human nature.Starting ...

In "Historia Calamitatum," Peter Abelard presents a poignant autobiographical narrative that intertwines personal turmoil with the intellectual fervor of the 12th century. This work is both a confession and a philosophical treatise, set against the backdrop of medieval scholasticism. Abelard employs a candid and reflective literary style, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for knowledge, while critically examining the societal and ecclesiastical structures that shaped his life....

In "The Essays of 'George Eliot,'" the esteemed author weaves together a rich tapestry of philosophical inquiry, social critique, and personal reflection. Written with Eliot's characteristic blend of eloquence and keen observation, these essays delve into the complexities of human experience, ethics, and the moral implications of society in the Victorian era. The literary style is marked by its lyrical prose, formidable intellect, and reflective depth, making it not only a source of insigh...

In "Historia Amoris," Edgar Saltus delves into the complexities of romantic relationships through a lens of philosophical inquiry and lyrical prose. The book intricately examines the nature of love, desire, and the human condition, intertwining narrative and reflection in an elegant style that exemplifies Saltus's mastery of language. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, it captures the existential struggles of individuals seeking connection amidst societal constraints, echoi...

This edition is published in 2 volumes sold separately.
 Replica of 1911 edition by F. Bruckmann, A. G., München.
 Elibron Classics. The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century (Die Grundlagen des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts, 1899) was the best-selling work by Houston Stewart Chamberlain. In it he advances various racist and especially völkisch antisemitic theories on how he saw the Aryan race as superior to others, and the Teutonic peoples as a positive force in European civilizatio...