A Collection of Several Pieces of Mr. John Toland, Vol. 1: With Some Memoirs of His Life and Writings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Toland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484388932 ISBN 13: 9780484388931

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In this edition, discover the life and writings of John Toland through his own memoirs and contemporary accounts.

A firsthand look at a restless intellect who shaped religious and philosophical debates in his era.

From his early years in Ireland to his years abroad in Scotland, England, and the Netherlands, the volume traces Toland’s journey as a Protestant thinker and prolific writer. The Memoirs illuminate the man behind the works, offering context for his controversial ideas and the literary world he helped form.
What you’ll experience

• A window into Toland’s upbringing, education, and the path that led him to public life and scholarship
• Key passages that frame his approach to religion, philosophy, and dissent
• Insight into the historical setting that influenced his ideas and the reception they earned
• A portable, readable edition that pairs life story with selections from his writings

Ideal for readers of literary biography and early modern philosophy who want to understand Toland in his own words and in the company of those who recorded his life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484388932
• ISBN 13: 9780484388931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 574