Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires by C.-F. Volney
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Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820
French
"Les Ruines, ou méditation sur les révolutions des empires" by C.-F. Volney is a philosophical work published in 1791. Volney places himself among the ruins of Palmyra, where a "genius of ruins and tombs" appears in a dream to reveal the natural laws governing human history. The phantom prophesies the French Revolution's spread across the globe and...
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Ethan Wright
3 months agoI approached this with an open mind and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Richard Hill
3 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Jackson Carter
3 weeks agoAfter spending time with this material, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Highly recommended for everyone.
Christopher Jackson
5 months agoThis quickly became one of those books where the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. I’d rate this higher if I could.
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Joseph Torres
4 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This left a lasting impression on me.