"Elements of Criticism, Volume III" by Lord Henry Home Kames delves into the intricate relationship between art and human perception. Kames explores the principles of taste and judgment, emphasizing how emotions and intellect intertwine in the appreciation of literature and aesthetics. His analytical approach dissects various forms of artistic expression, providing insights into the nature of beauty and the role of the critic. This volume serves as a significant contribution to the underst...

Lord Henry Home Kames' 'Elements of Criticism' is a seminal work in the field of literary criticism, first published in 1762. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles of criticism, covering topics such as the nature of taste, the role of imagination, and the criteria for evaluating works of literature. Kames' writing style is clear and concise, making complex ideas accessible to readers. This work is considered a cornerstone of Enlightenment-era literary theory, influen...

In a series of riveting interviews, America's senior statesman discusses the challenges of directing foreign policy during times of great global tension.As National Security Advisor to Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger transformed America's approach to diplomacy with China, the USSR, Vietnam, and the Middle East, laying the foundations for geopolitics as we know them today.Nearly fifty years later, escalating tensions between the US, China, and Russia are threa...

In meteorological terms Spring begins on March 1st and runs through to May 30th. Nature transforms the landscape, colours the skies and begins her epic journey of renewal and offerings. Colour, energy and beauty all abound.Here, each and every day is celebrated with distinct and separate verse; Some poems commemorate the day it was written, others the birth or death of the writer or a particular significant moment that engages poet with date and verse.Our classic poets wax ...

For those old enough to remember, the Ryder Cups before the 1980s were often dispiriting affairs, especially if you were British. The Americans were simply too good and the British won only very occasionally.At the end of the 1970s, the great American golfer, Jack Nicklaus, suggested that the British invite golfers from Europe to join their team. Seve Ballesteros from Spain and Bernhard Langer from Germany were just coming to the peak of their careers and it was an inspired suggest...

"Elements of Criticism, Volume II" by Lord Henry Home Kames delves into the intricate relationship between literature and human emotions. Kames explores how various forms of art evoke feelings and shape our understanding of beauty and morality. His analytical approach dissects the principles of criticism, emphasizing the importance of taste and judgment in appreciating literary works. Through a blend of philosophy and aesthetics, Kames provides readers with a framework to evaluate the emot...

Historical Law-Tracts is one of the earliest contributions to the Scottish Enlightenment project of a historical science of society. Henry Home, Lord Kames (1696–1782), was an influential Scottish juEAe, a prolific man of letters, and one of the leading figures of the Enlightenment in Scotland, and his goal in this work is to show the study of law as a genuinely scientific inquiry and not a mere collection of facts for the lawyer to memorize. He deployed a large r...

In a series of riveting interviews, America's senior statesman discusses the challenges of directing foreign policy during times of great global tension.As National Security Advisor to Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger transformed America's approach to diplomacy with China, the USSR, Vietnam, and the Middle East, laying the foundations for geopolitics as we know them today.Nearly fifty years later, escalating tensions between the US, China, and Russia are thre...

The thrilling biography of the brilliant British inventor and daredevil war hero whose efforts saved countless lives during WWI.Though he only lived to be 33, Wing Commander Frank Brock had accomplished much in his short life. The scion of the world-famous Brock Fireworks company, he is best known as the inventor of the Brock Bullet—the explosive bullet used to destroy German Zeppelins. He also invented the Dover Flares which lit up the sea at night and forced U-bo...