Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" : Volume 5, Slice 6

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Celtes, Konrad' to 'Ceramics'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work that covers a wide range of topics in arts, sciences, and general information, likely written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide detailed yet accessible entries on historical figures, cultural movements, and various fields of knowledge, starting with Konrad Celtes, a notable German humanist, and extending to ceramics. The opening of this encyclopaedia introduces readers to several articles, beginning with Konrad Celtes, detailing his life, influence, and contributions to the Renaissance, followed by entries on historical regions and notable figures such as the Celtiberians and Beatrice Cenci. The content further includes insights into the history of cement and various related materials, discussing their chemical properties and uses in construction. This portion of the text offers a glimpse of how diverse disciplines are interconnected, featuring both historical accounts and technical information relevant to arts and sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-07-30