Distinctive Features of 18th Century Writing
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It’s been called the Age of Enlightenment or the Age of Reason. Literature of the time reflected the new priorities of logic, science, and reason and began to explore new concepts of man’s place in this world, the fabric of society, politics, and government, and the realities of life on this planet.
Book Review: The Corsairs of Saint Malo
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The Corsairs of Saint-Malo: Network Organization of a Merchant Elite Under the Ancien Régime. Quite the intimidating title. But, if you’re into French history, privateers, or economic history, don’t let it scare you away - this book is worth the read.
A side of marketing some forgot – advertising through history
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If someone asked you to define the term marketing, your mind would project you the last commercial you saw on social media or TV. You’re living in a world where companies use the Internet and other visual means to promote their services. In fact, marketing became a business itself, and all industries rely on it to advertise services and products.
18th-Century Poems That are Now Classics and “Must” Reads
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18th-century literature – a bridge from classical to enlightenment to romanticism. The period gave us such works as Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver’s Travels, A Modest Proposal, and Pride and Prejudice.
Obviously, writers had moved far away from the focus on religion and toward looking at a man and his place in the real world – in nature and in society.
This era also gave us a myriad of poets, many of whose works have become classics, with a newer view of man’s place in his world and universal themes.
Here are eight of these classics that we still read and recite today.
Everything About Writing and Calligraphy In 18th Century
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Even though many believe that calligraphy is a ghost from the past, the modern world is full of this art. Earlier, calligraphy was a skill that not everyone possessed. Today, calligraphy is still relevant in the field of web design and the world of creativity.
The Election of 1796
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The Presidential Election of 1796 was the first contested presidential election of American history; learn about this election from these interesting sources on political history.
On This Day in History For the Month of August
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Take a look at the events that took place during the month of August which changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in August
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Here are the famous people who were born in August. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in August.