Title: Modern Observations on Antient History: Translated from the Italian. the Fifth Edition, With the Addition of a Dedication. Chapter the First: Volume 2
Publisher: HardPress Ltd
Publication Date: 1755
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0461231190
ISBN 13: 9780461231199
Binding: Paperback / softback
Condition: New
Weight: 526 grams

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Modern Observations On Antient History: Translated From The Italian. The Fifth Edition, With The Addition Of A Dedication. Chapter The First. This English edition (Printed in 1756) presents a satirical translation of an antiquarian history, framed as a translator’s preface and dedication. The work blends narrative fragments from ancient sources with modern commentary on patriotism and public virtue. It opens with a Dedication to 'The Free-Citizen,' praising his public spirit and political leadership, followed by the Translator’s Note to the Reader. The body of the text comprises a 'Chapter First' on patriotism, drawing on classical figures such as Lysias and Demosthenes, and presenting a vivid panorama of Greek politics, faction, and rhetoric. The translator uses irony to critique political manipulation, popularity, and the relationship between private interest and public liberty. The edition also includes an introduction by the translator describing the origin of the work and asserting its novelty and value for readers of liberty and republican virtue.

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