History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume II (of 2) by Draper
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By John William Draper 7 Dec, 2020
This book is an illustrated version of the original History of the Intellectual Development of Europe by John William Draper. “I intend, in this work, to consider in what manner the advancement of Europe in civilization has taken place, to ascertai ... Read more
This book is an illustrated version of the original History of the Intellectual Development of Europe by John William Draper. “I intend, in this work, to consider in what manner the advancement of Europe in civilization has taken place, to ascertain how far its progress has been fortuitous, and how far determined by primordial law. Does the procession of nations in time, like the erratic phantasm of a dream, go forward without reason or order? or, is there a predetermined, a solemn march, in which all must join, ever moving, ever resistlessly advancing, encountering and enduring an inevitable succession of events?” Less
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John William Draper (May 5, 1811 – January 4, 1882) was an English-born American scientist, philosopher, physician, chemist, historian, and photographer. He is credited with producing the first clea...
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