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Page 62
... Sorel's concept of veracity is thus obviously that of a histo- rian and more literal than that of most other critics . When writing history or writing about history , Sorel is far more positive about the profit to be derived . Here ...
... Sorel's concept of veracity is thus obviously that of a histo- rian and more literal than that of most other critics . When writing history or writing about history , Sorel is far more positive about the profit to be derived . Here ...
Page 65
... Sorel is clearly disturbed about the difficulty of confirming miracles in a work of non - fiction . He ex- plains ... Sorel's cautious approach to miracles is again evident . While discussing the origins of the French monarchy , he is ...
... Sorel is clearly disturbed about the difficulty of confirming miracles in a work of non - fiction . He ex- plains ... Sorel's cautious approach to miracles is again evident . While discussing the origins of the French monarchy , he is ...
Page 67
... Sorel may have been writing his history for the people ( Avert . , 16-17 ) , but it was by no means a history of the French people . Still , since commanders are more likely to appear in historical accounts than are shepherdesses , it ...
... Sorel may have been writing his history for the people ( Avert . , 16-17 ) , but it was by no means a history of the French people . Still , since commanders are more likely to appear in historical accounts than are shepherdesses , it ...
Contents
JOHN PORTER HOUSTON | 25 |
PHYLLIS K LEFFLER AND ELIZABETH M TILTON | 57 |
ROGER DUCHENE | 75 |
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