Publisher's Synopsis
Isaac Casaubon, 1559-1614 is a biographical book written by Mark Pattison and published in 1875. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Isaac Casaubon, a French classical scholar who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book begins with a brief overview of Casaubon's early life and education, including his studies in Greek and Latin. It then goes on to describe his career as a scholar, including his work as a professor of Greek at the University of Geneva and his later appointment as a librarian to King James I of England. The book also explores Casaubon's contributions to the field of classical scholarship, including his critical editions of ancient texts and his role in the development of textual criticism. It discusses his relationships with other scholars of his time, including Joseph Scaliger and Hugo Grotius, and his correspondence with figures such as Sir Francis Bacon and King James I.Throughout the book, Pattison provides detailed analysis of Casaubon's work, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers with an interest in classical scholarship and intellectual history. Overall, Isaac Casaubon, 1559-1614 is a comprehensive and informative biography of a significant figure in the history of classical scholarship.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.
