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Augustine of Hippo
By Peter Brown
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Description
"Justly applauded for its intelligence, and for the skill with which it relates the life and thought of a man dead for more than 1,500 years to the life we live now."--Frank Kermode, The Observer
"He has attained to the true stature of his subject."--Owen Chadwick, Catholic Herald
"It is an intellectual biography, a portrait in depth of the man, and a brilliant study of the period."--J. M. Cameron, New York Review of Books
"A model biography. Mr. Brown is an impeccable scholar but also a vivid biographer and a delightful writer; he brings Augustine and his whole age persuasively to life."--Hugh Trevor-Roper, Sunday Times
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
570
Release Date:
2013-11-05
Publication Date:
2013-11-30
Publisher:
University of California
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0520280415
ISBN13:
9780520280410
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
739 g
Height:
136 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
38 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
€18,69