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A New And General Biographical Dictionary: Containing An Historical And Critical Account Of The Lives And Writings Of The Most Eminent Persons In Every Nation, Particularly The British And Irish, From The Earliest Accounts Of Time To The Present Period : Wherein Their Remarkable Actions OrThis alphabetically arranged reference work surveys notable figures from late antiquity to the early modern era across Europe, focusing on religion, scholarship, the arts, and exploration. It covers reformers, painters, printers, philologists, historians, and more, detailing their major works, travels, patrons, and reputations. Entries emphasize the networks of courts, academies, and ecclesiastical institutions that shaped careers, as well as the editorial practice of offering contemporary and later critical judgments. The volume highlights transnational scholarly exchange, the revival of classical learning, and the role of antiquarianism in shaping historical memory. Marginal notes indicate praise and critique from editors and commentators, illustrating how biographical knowledge was built through citation, interpretation, and debate.
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