9781330722381 - Red Letter Days of My Life, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) di Crosse, Cornelia A. H. (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives and minds of prominent figures in Victorian science and society, offering a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era of intellectual and social transformation. The author blends personal anecdotes and insightful observations to paint a vivid portrait of the time period, highlighting the interplay between scientific advancement, social attitudes, and personal beliefs. We encounter renowned figures such as Michael Faraday, the pioneering electrician, and Philip Gosse, the naturalist, whose struggles and triumphs illuminate the complex relationship between scientific inquiry and the realities of daily life. The author explores the evolving role of science in Victorian society, highlighting the increasing fascination with scientific discovery while simultaneously examining the skepticism and anxieties surrounding the implications of new knowledge. Through engaging accounts of social gatherings, scientific debates, and the emergence of spiritualism as a cultural phenomenon, the author reveals the intellectual ferment and cultural dynamism of the Victorian era. The book underscores the enduring significance of the period's scientific breakthroughs and the enduring impact of its intellectual debates on the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 372 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.