Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. 2: A Reprint of the Last (1880) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chambers's Encyclopedia; With Copious Additions by American Editors (Classic Reprint) - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0656492708 ISBN 13: 9780656492701

Casa editrice: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Excerpt from Library of Universal Knowledge, Vol. 2: A Reprint of the Last (1880) Edinburgh and London Edition of Chambers's Encyclopedia; With Copious Additions by American Editors

Dousa, janus, (jan van der does), 1545-1604; a Dutch statesman, historian, poet, and philologist, the defender of Leyden. He studied at Douay, Paris, and in other cities, and became friendly with many eminent scholars. In 1572, he was sent as ambassador to England, and in 1574, was charged with the government and defense of Leyden, then besieged by the Spaniards. When the university of Leyden was founded he was appointed first curator. In 1585, he was sent to England to solicit assistance from queen Elizabeth. In 1591, he was a member Of the states-general. His principal work was the Annals of Holland.

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• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0656492708
• ISBN 13: 9780656492701
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 752
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