The Harvard Classics

<p>Part of the renowned Harvard Classics series Volume 4 offers a curated selection of essential literary and historical works. This collection envisioned by Charles W. Eliot aims to provide a comprehensive liberal education through carefully chosen texts that represent the pinnacle of human thought and achievement.</p> <p>This volume includes significant contributions to world literature and history offering readers a chance to engage with foundational texts that have shaped Western thought. The Harvard Classics series remains a cornerstone of intellectual exploration inviting readers to delve into the ideas and narratives that have influenced generations. Discover the timeless wisdom and enduring relevance of these classic works.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>