Europe in the Eighteenth Century
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Privately printed, 1949. Hard cover, 117 pp. No other printings. Contents GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY, SCIENCE, LITERATURE, MUSIC, ART, A CONTEMPORARY LETTER, DAILY LIFE (Carpets, Furniture, Silverware, Tapestry), BIBLIOGRAPHY. [Excerpt from Introduction] THE eighteenth century, although historically so close to us, is nevertheless separated from the men and women of today by several generations. The last survivors of the uncounted millions who grew to maturity during the eighteenth century died some sixty years ago. We of the twentieth century have been profoundly influenced by the manners, customs, philosophies, politics and arts of the eighteenth century. I hope that this little handbook may serve to acquaint the reader with the life and accomplishments of that splendid period in the world's history. Santa Monica, California, July 1941