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Lectures on the History of France (Classic Reprint)

Author : James Stephen
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780332023908
Total Pages : 730 pages
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Download or read book Lectures on the History of France (Classic Reprint) written by James Stephen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on the History of France I trust, also, that I have been regardless of Mr. Macaulay's admonition in appearance rather than in reality. Such rapidity of execution would, indeed, be altogether absurd, if, in giving this volume to the world, I were a candidate for a place in that small and illustrious company of historical writers to which he and Mr. Hallam belong. But to disclaim any such pretension would not be so much superfluous as it would be ludicrous. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on the History of France, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author : James Stephen
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780484777933
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (779 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the History of France, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) written by James Stephen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on the History of France, Vol. 2 of 2 It is superﬂuous to point out the vexations and absurdities of such a system. To enhance them, the usual inequalities were maintained in the execution of it. The privileged orders were permitted to supply their own domestic wants by deducting what was re quisite for that purpose from the produce of their own salt-mines or marshes. In various provinces total or partial exemptions from the gabelle were established; and the charge was consequently ren dered at once more Oppressive and more invidious in those places in which the weight of it was entirely unmitigated. It was, nevertheless, too lucrative an impost to be abandoned, even by the most equitable and magnanimous of the statesmen of France under the Old monarchy. Sully, Richelieu, Colbert, and many others, introduced or attempted various modi fications of the system; but it remained to the last a grinding and offensive monopoly of one of the absolute necessaries of human existence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on the French Revolution (Classic Reprint)

Author : John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331914702
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the French Revolution (Classic Reprint) written by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-25 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on the French Revolution The revenue of France was near twenty millions when Lewis XVI., finding it inadequate, called upon the nation for supply. In a Single lifetime it rose to far more than one hundred millions, while the national income grew still more rapidly; and this increase was wrought by a class to whom the ancient monarchy denied its best rewards, and whom it deprived of power in the country they enriched. As their industry effected change in the distribution of property, and wealth ceased to be the prerogative of a few, the excluded majority perceived that their disabilities rested on no foundation of right and justice, and were unsupported by reasons Of State. They proposed that the prizes in the Government, the Army, and the Church should be given to merit among the active and necessary portion of the people, and that no privilege injurious to them should be reserved for the unprofitable minority. Being nearly an hundred to one, they deemed that they were virtually the substance of the nation, and they claimed to govern themselves with a power proportioned to their numbers. They demanded that the State should be reformed, that the ruler should be their agent, not their master. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on History, Second and Concluding Series, Vol. 2 of 3

Author : William Smyth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331190509
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on History, Second and Concluding Series, Vol. 2 of 3 written by William Smyth and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures on History, Second and Concluding Series, Vol. 2 of 3: On the French Revolution I will now proceed to refer to some of the histories and commentaries on the French Revolution, drawn up by actors in the scene, or those who lived at the time. These accounts will present you with the same transactions and topics again and again repeated; but this, as I have mentioned to you, will only impress the leading points of this great subject more and more on your memories. To men of intelligence, to those who mean well, to all who are really interested in the liberties of mankind, and in the best happiness of their country, I consider this portion of the revolutionary story to be most particularly important: such men were, at this period, as I conceive, wanting in caution, in respect for those who had gone before them; were too sanguine, too enthusiastic in their good feelings, too confident in the people. And if these things be so, they ought to operate as an example to others hereafter; to other wise and good men; to other patriots, who must be taught, that it is not sufficient to have good intentions or great talents; that they must have prudence, circumspection, and many other virtues, which those, who engage in revolutions, are too apt to despise. Look, therefore, at the portraits of this singular period, which I am holding up to your view; for this is what I am now doing, while I am quoting from the writings or speeches of those who lived at the time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Europe in 1882; Out of the Shadow

Author : L. Edward Henry
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780483969575
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (695 download)

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Download or read book Europe in 1882; Out of the Shadow written by L. Edward Henry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Europe in 1882; Out of the Shadow: The Royal Family of France; Twelve Lectures on Current French History If in this short Essay there is nothing entirely new or original, it can at least serve to induce competent readers, impressed with the advantages which may accrue to mankind from the deep study of the rights of each individual, to enter upon the necessary research with the devotion and attention that is due to so deeply interesting a subject. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The French Revolution Tested by Mirabeau's Career, Vol. 1

Author : H. Von Holst
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528180016
Total Pages : 266 pages
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Download or read book The French Revolution Tested by Mirabeau's Career, Vol. 1 written by H. Von Holst and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The French Revolution Tested by Mirabeau's Career, Vol. 1: Twelve Lectures on the History of the French Revolution, Delivered at the Lowell Institute, Boston, Mass It was a fearful heritage that Louis XIV. And Louis XV. Left to Louis XVI, and a person more unfit to administer it could hardly be conceived of. It was of such a character, that of necessity his very virtues had to work as a curse to himself and to his country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, on the Ancien Regime

Author : C. Kingsley
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781331432357
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, on the Ancien Regime written by C. Kingsley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, on the Ancien Regime: As It Existed on the Continent Before the French Revolution The Rules of the Royal Institution forbid (and wisely) religious or political controversy. It was therefore impossible for me, in these Lectures, to say much which had to be said, in drawing a just and complete picture of the Ancien Regime in France. The passages inserted between brackets, which bear on religious matters, were accordingly not spoken at the Royal Institution. But more. It was impossible for me, in these Lectures, to bring forward as fully as I could have wished, the contrast between the Continental nations and England, whether now, or during the eighteenth century. But that contrast cannot be too carefully studied at the present moment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Origin of the French Revolution

Author : George Elliott Howard
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780332326955
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Origin of the French Revolution written by George Elliott Howard and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Origin of the French Revolution: Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures Delivered at the University of Wisconsin, April 1902 II. General importance of the subject; causes of the violence of the Revolution; its nature as compared with the Protestant or Puritan Revolution; effect of the French Revolution on Europe. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The French Revolution and English Literature

Author : Edward Dowden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330803752
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The French Revolution and English Literature written by Edward Dowden and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The French Revolution and English Literature: Lectures Delivered in Connection With the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Princeton University The substance of this volume was embodied in lectures given in Trinity College, Cambridge, when I had the honor to hold the Clark Lectureship in English Literature. On receiving the honor of an invitation from the authorities of Princeton University to deliver a series of lectures in connection with the Sesqui-centennial Celebration, I revised my material and made some additions. It is the wish of those who organized and carried out that brilliant Celebration that these lectures should be published; and I am further encouraged to publication by the great kindness of many of my American fellow-students, and by the generous welcome which I received from an American audience. I think of my days spent in the autumn of last year at that old and distinguished seat of learning, which has contributed so much to the best life of the United States, with a feeling of happy gratitude. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures Delivered Before the House of Representatives

Author : Daniel L. Crossman
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365228769
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Lectures Delivered Before the House of Representatives written by Daniel L. Crossman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lectures Delivered Before the House of Representatives: Early French Occupation of Michigan; Origin of the Committee of the Whole Mr. Baker moved to amend the resolution by adding thereto, and 200 00pies for the use of the chief clerk. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

France, the Apostle, and the Ethics of the War (Classic Reprint)

Author : Paul Hyacinthe Loyson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330505755
Total Pages : 172 pages
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Download or read book France, the Apostle, and the Ethics of the War (Classic Reprint) written by Paul Hyacinthe Loyson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from France, the Apostle, and the Ethics of the War Among the many lectures and speeches which the author has delivered in Great Britain during the war, for the purpose of the war, he has chosen for publication the three which appear in this volume, first, for the sake of the honour done him by the Royal Institution in inviting him to address it, and, second, because the subject of these discourses is dealt with in as full and detailed a manner as the haste entailed by the duties and necessities of the time permitted. A certain discrepancy of tone and style will be perceived between the essays. It flows from the difference in their composition and delivery. All three were delivered extempore, but the first, France the Apostle, was spoken in French and afterwards written out in that language and revised by the author; it has now been translated into English in order to render it more generally accessible. On the other hand, the two lectures which make up the essay, The Ethics of the War, were spoken by the author in English and taken down by a stenographer; and the text so recorded was afterwards retouched and enlarged by the speaker. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

France Under Richelieu and Colbert

Author : John Henry Bridges
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780484773287
Total Pages : 186 pages
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Download or read book France Under Richelieu and Colbert written by John Henry Bridges and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from France Under Richelieu and Colbert: Richelieu France Books Ou history grow old rapidly, and few of them take a permanent place in literature. The story of the past has constantly to be rewritten in the light of fresh research, and quite as much in the light of fresh experiences and new ideas as to the develop ment Of society. The life of Lectures is even shorter than that of books. Their aim is usually to interest and to stimulate, and they depend largely for their value on the personality of the lecturer. They rarely deserve printing, and if printed they quickly disappear. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of Louisiana, Vol. 2

Author : Charles Gayarre
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528384407
Total Pages : 378 pages
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Download or read book History of Louisiana, Vol. 2 written by Charles Gayarre and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Louisiana, Vol. 2: The French Domination Observable in the second series of Lectures. In the third and last series, which I now venture to lay before the public, a change of tone and manner, corresponding with the authenticity and growing importance of the events which I had to record, Will be still more perceptible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of France (Classic Reprint)

Author : Charlotte M. Yonge
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267912056
Total Pages : 396 pages
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Download or read book History of France (Classic Reprint) written by Charlotte M. Yonge and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of France About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Syllabus of Six Lectures on French Literature in the Seventeenth Century (Classic Reprint)

Author : Fred W. Boatwright
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780332425399
Total Pages : 30 pages
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Download or read book Syllabus of Six Lectures on French Literature in the Seventeenth Century (Classic Reprint) written by Fred W. Boatwright and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-12 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Syllabus of Six Lectures on French Literature in the Seventeenth Century The striking independence and richness of early French literature. The debt of English and other literatures to medieval France. The Chansons de Gestes, or Carlovingian, Arthurian and Alexandrian epics. The Fabliaux. The Trouveres and Jongleurs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lectures on the History of France

Author : Sir James Stephen
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780371523322
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book Lectures on the History of France written by Sir James Stephen and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

History of Louisiana

Author : Charles Gayarre
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282129538
Total Pages : 924 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book History of Louisiana written by Charles Gayarre and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Louisiana: The French Domination Having been invited by a Committee, on behalf of the People's Lyceum, to deliver one of their twelve annual Lectures, I was not long in selecting the subject of my labors. My mind had been lately engaged in the composition of the History of Louisiana, and it was natural that it should again revert to its favorite object of thought, on the same principle which impels the mightiest river to obey the laws of declivity, or which recalls and confines to its channel its gigantic volume of waters, when occasionally deviating from its course. But in reverting now to the History of Louisiana, my intention is not to review its diversified features with the scrutinizing, unimpassioned, and austere judg ment of the historian. Imposing upon myself a more grateful task, because more congenial to my taste, I shall take for the object of this Lecture, the poetry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.