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Priestley: Political Writings (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This collection will be the first to make accessible to students Priestleys' Essay on the First Principles and The Present State of Liberty, encapsulating the political ideology of arguably the most important English theorist of the English Enlightenment.
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Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers, Canals, and Railways, of Great Britain: As a Reference to Nichols, Priestley and Walker's New Map of Inland Navigation, Derived from Original and Parliamentary Documents in the Possession of Joseph Priestley, Es (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Published in 1831 as a companion to a recently prepared map of inland... Læs mere
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A Course of Lectures on Oratory and Criticism (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) delivered this lecture series in 1762, arguing that the purpose of rhetoric is moral formation. First published in... Læs mere
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The Rudiments of English Grammar: Adapted to the Use of Schools- with Notes and Observations, for the Use of Those Who Have Made Some Proficiency in the Language (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Together with companion lectures (also reissued), this popular textbook... Læs mere
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An Essay on the First Principles of Government: And on the Nature of Political, Civil, and Religious Liberty (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
In this influential 1768 publication, Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) expounds his political... Læs mere
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Miscellaneous Observations Relating to Education: More Especially as it Respects the Conduct of the Mind (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
In this 1778 work, Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) explains the reasons behind his decision to guide the curriculum at Warrington Academy towards subjects with a more direct application to 'civil and active life'. He also offers more general instruction on the purpose of education.
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The History and Present State of Electricity: With Original Experiments (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Although Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) is best known now for his work in chemistry, he was also dedicated to promoting the... Læs mere
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A Course of Lectures on the Theory of Language, and Universal Grammar (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
In this 1762 work, the polymath Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) outlines a course of nineteen lectures on a variety of linguistic... Læs mere
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Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air: The Second Edition, Corrected (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
By the late eighteenth century, scientists had discovered certain types of gas, such as 'fixed air' (carbon dioxide),... Læs mere
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Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This two-volume work from 1807 details the life and achievements of eighteenth-century British philosopher, theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley. Volume 2 includes a comprehensive discussion of his theological writings and four of his sermons.
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Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This two-volume work from 1807 details the life and achievements of eighteenth-century British philosopher, theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley. Volume 1 includes his autobiography and important appendices concerning his philosophy, political theory and religion.
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