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Letters On Silesia

- Written During A Tour Through That Country In The Years 1800-1801 (1804)

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""Letters On Silesia"" is a book written by John Quincy Adams, detailing his travels through the region of Silesia in the years 1800-1801. This book is a collection of letters that Adams wrote to his family and friends during his journey, describing his observations and experiences in the region. Adams provides a comprehensive account of the people, culture, and history of Silesia, which was at the time a part of Prussia. He describes the landscape, the architecture, the customs, and the economy of the region, as well as the political and social conditions of the time. The book also includes Adams' reflections on the significance of his journey, and his thoughts on the broader political and cultural context of Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Overall, ""Letters On Silesia"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the region and the time period in which it was written. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, travel writing, or the life and work of John Quincy Adams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437137682
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 408
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. oktober 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 229x152x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 597 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 4. december 2024

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""Letters On Silesia"" is a book written by John Quincy Adams, detailing his travels through the region of Silesia in the years 1800-1801. This book is a collection of letters that Adams wrote to his family and friends during his journey, describing his observations and experiences in the region. Adams provides a comprehensive account of the people, culture, and history of Silesia, which was at the time a part of Prussia. He describes the landscape, the architecture, the customs, and the economy of the region, as well as the political and social conditions of the time. The book also includes Adams' reflections on the significance of his journey, and his thoughts on the broader political and cultural context of Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Overall, ""Letters On Silesia"" is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique perspective on the region and the time period in which it was written. It is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, travel writing, or the life and work of John Quincy Adams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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