Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lamennais, Robert de" to "Latini, Brunetto" Volume 16, Slice 2

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lamennais, Robert de" to "Latini, Brunetto" Volume 16, Slice 2

by Various Authors

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| Transcriber’s note: | A few typographical errors have been corrected. They appear in the text like this, and the explanation will appear when the mouse pointer is moved over the marked passage. Sections in Greek will yield a transliteration when the pointer is moved over them, and words using diacritic characters in the Latin Extended Additional block, which may not display in some fonts or browsers, will display an unaccented version. Links to other EB articles: Links to articles residing in other EB volumes will be made available when the respective volumes are introduced online. |

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This volume captures a compact yet vibrant slice of the renowned encyclopedia, covering entries that run from the French philosopher Robert de Lamennais to the Italian humanist Brunetto Latini. Within these pages you’ll encounter a mosaic of subjects—political thinkers, scientific minerals, historic towns, and literary terms—arranged alphabetically for easy navigation. The material reflects the nineteenth‑century ambition to catalogue the world’s knowledge in a single, accessible reference.

Readers will hear concise biographies of cultural figures, clear explanations of natural phenomena such as lanthanum and lapis lazuli, and vivid descriptions of places ranging from La Paz to Laos. The edition incorporates helpful editorial notes that clarify typographical quirks, and Greek passages are rendered with transliteration for smoother listening. Altogether, the entries offer a quick yet thorough immersion into a wide array of topics.

Ideal for curious minds and lifelong learners, this audio experience turns a traditional reference work into an engaging auditory journey. Whether you’re brushing up on a surname, exploring a mineral, or locating a historic city, the concise entries provide trustworthy information without overwhelming detail.

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Full title

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Lamennais, Robert de" to "Latini, Brunetto" Volume 16, Slice 2 Volume 16, Slice 2

Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1080K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2013-01-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

This collection brings together writing from more than one contributor, so there isn’t a single author story to tell. The focus is on the range of voices in the work itself.

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