Books Condemned to Be Burnt - James Anson Farrer - Bog

Books Condemned to Be Burnt is a non-fiction book written by James Anson Farrer. The book is a compilation of stories about books that were once deemed to be dangerous or heretical and were subsequently banned or burned. The stories include accounts of books that were burned during the Spanish Inquisition, books that were banned by the Catholic Church, and books that were censored by governments.Farrer provides a detailed history of each book and its author, as well as the reasons why they were condemned. He also explores the social and political contexts in which these books were published and the impact they had on society.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different period in history or a particular type of book. For example, one chapter is dedicated to the works of Galileo, while another focuses on the books of Voltaire.Books Condemned to Be Burnt is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of censorship and the power of ideas. It provides a unique insight into the minds of those who sought to suppress knowledge and the individuals who fought to defend it.1904. Historians are generally too engrossed with the details of battles, all as drearily similar to one another as scenes of murder and rapine must of necessity be, to spare a glance for the far brighter and more instructive field of the mutations or of the progress of manners. This work is attempt to supply the deficiency on the particular subject of burning books.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.