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Una apasionante novela de intriga ambientada en el s.XVII. La siniestra Lady Marchamont encarga a un vendedor de libros la busqueda de un texto desaparecido. El librero se vera sumergido en un mundo de espias, codigos cifrados y falsificaciones...Apasionante libro. La trama de espionaje, de intereses politicos y economicos en el cotexto de las potencias europeas durante la guerra de los 30 anos esta muy bien disenada y documentada. El conflicto entre dos formas de dominacion politica representada por los conservadores Austrias que luchan por mantener su supremacia politica y los protestantes reformistas como Francis Bacon, partidarios de una nueva sociedad donde domine la razon, la ley natural, el triunfo de la ciencia sobre la religion, esta presente en todo el libro. ... Read more

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The author traces the history and evolution of Hangeul, considers its scientific principles, practicality and features, addresses the question of the so-called culture block' in the international arena, and anticipates the direction in which it could evolve and thereby attract wider usage and credibility. First proclaimed in 1446 as the correct sounds for the instruction of the people' (Hunminjeongeum), the Korean indigenous script is considered to be one of the most practical and logical languages in the world, yet as a unique minority language it is regarded by many as being under threat from the Roman alphabet and dominant languages of the East Asian region. ... Read more

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Preeminent Florentine photographer Massimo Listri uncovers the great public as well as private Tuscan treasures in this unprecedented, oversize, and deluxe volume. Celebrating Tuscany’s renowned art and architecture, elegance, and charm, this unique volume unveils the finest Tuscan gems, both the famous as well as the hidden. Photographer Massimo Listri’s unique access affords this resplendent publication of Tuscany’s great treasures, including the architecture, art, and artistry of its frescoes, churches, palazzi, and gardens, as well as previously unseen private residence interiors, chapels, villas, and estates. This oversize and deluxe volume features stunning gatefolds and showcases four hundred sumptuous color and large-format photographs. From Florence to its surrounding areas, such as San Gimignano, Arezzo, Pisa, Siena, Montepulciano, Chianti, Lucca, and Pistoia, this book culls from Listri’s rich vault of visually stunning and historically noteworthy material to create a privileged journey through which Tuscany is at once marvelously displayed. Tuscany is a superb piece of art to be enjoyed by both Italian art and culture connoisseurs as well as those discovering the region for the first time. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1870.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more