Author: RENAN, ERNEST.
Title: Recollections of my Youth.
Description: London: Chapman and Hall, 1892. Second edition. Translated by C.B.Pitman and Revised by Madam Renan. Pp.xxiv/360/40(publisher's catalogue), slight toning to pages, owner's name to recto front endpaper. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, edges rubbed and wear to top and tail of spine. G+.** "Joseph Ernest Renan (1823 –1892) was a French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, biblical scholar and critic, and historian of religion. He is best known for his influential and pioneering historical works on the origins of early Christianity, and his political theories, especially concerning nationalism and national identity". (wiki).

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