Difference between revisions of "Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte"
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantin-Fran%C3%A7ois_Chasseb%C5%93uf Constantin-François de Chasseboeuf, count de Volney] (1757-1820) was a French historian and philosopher who epitomized the rationalist historical and political thought of the eighteenth century.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/632357/Constantin-Francois-de-Chasseboeuf-comte-de-Volney"Constantin-François de Chasseboeuf, count de Volney"] in ''Encyclopædia Britannica Online'' (Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013- ), accessed November 1, 2013.</ref> Volney traveled through Egypt and Syria and upon his return to France compiled his notes and wrote ''Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte'' (''Travels through Egypt and Syria'') in 1787.<ref>Ibid.</ref> The book chronicled his experiences abroad as he learned about the cultures, history, and languages of the areas he visited. The book “made him famous throughout Europe and Thomas Jefferson purchased it in its second edition soon after publication.”<ref>[http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-27-02-0357 "To Thomas Jefferson from Volney, 16 November 1793"] in ''Founders Online'' (National Archives), accessed November 1, 2013. </ref> Volney met Jefferson, who appreciated Volney’s views on enlightenment principles, while the latter lived in Paris as minister to France. They corresponded when Jefferson returned to America and continued to write each other on topics such as politics and science.<ref>Ibid.</ref> | ||
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==Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library== | ==Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library== | ||
==Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy== | ==Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy== | ||
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Bound in quarter calf and marbled paper over boards with spines gilt, contrasting labels of red and green in the second and third compartments. Contains two maps and engraved bookplates in each volume. Purchased from Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers. | Bound in quarter calf and marbled paper over boards with spines gilt, contrasting labels of red and green in the second and third compartments. Contains two maps and engraved bookplates in each volume. Purchased from Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers. | ||
View this book in [https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/law/Record/3739409 William & Mary's online catalog.] | View this book in [https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/law/Record/3739409 William & Mary's online catalog.] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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Revision as of 15:28, 5 November 2013
by C.F. Volney
| Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte | |
 Title page from Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte, volume one, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary. | |
| Author | C.F. Volney |
| Published | Paris: Volland [et] Desenne, 1787 |
| Date | 1787 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | French |
| Volumes | 2 volume set |
Constantin-François de Chasseboeuf, count de Volney (1757-1820) was a French historian and philosopher who epitomized the rationalist historical and political thought of the eighteenth century.[1] Volney traveled through Egypt and Syria and upon his return to France compiled his notes and wrote Voyage en Syrie et en Égypte (Travels through Egypt and Syria) in 1787.[2] The book chronicled his experiences abroad as he learned about the cultures, history, and languages of the areas he visited. The book “made him famous throughout Europe and Thomas Jefferson purchased it in its second edition soon after publication.”[3] Volney met Jefferson, who appreciated Volney’s views on enlightenment principles, while the latter lived in Paris as minister to France. They corresponded when Jefferson returned to America and continued to write each other on topics such as politics and science.[4]
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in quarter calf and marbled paper over boards with spines gilt, contrasting labels of red and green in the second and third compartments. Contains two maps and engraved bookplates in each volume. Purchased from Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers.
View this book in William & Mary's online catalog.
External Links
References
- ↑ "Constantin-François de Chasseboeuf, count de Volney" in Encyclopædia Britannica Online (Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013- ), accessed November 1, 2013.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ "To Thomas Jefferson from Volney, 16 November 1793" in Founders Online (National Archives), accessed November 1, 2013.
- ↑ Ibid.
