Cosmas Damian Asam, 1686-1739

The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1...

G. W. Leibniz’s Discourse on Metaphysics is viewed by many scholars as a milestone of his mature thought—his first attempt to systematize various stances. A lengthier, theological ...

This chapter investigates the evolution and effects of James VII’s policy towards Scotland’s royal burghs. In 1686, the king blamed parliament’s failure to repeal laws against Cat...