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A guide to classical learning or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The usefulness of antiques towards explaining the classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators. and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, an the remains of the antient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for classical instruction. But for all those who wish to have a true taste For the Beauties of poetry, sculpture, and painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph 1699-1768.Date: 1767- E-books
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A guide to classical learning or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By way of introduction, the characters of the Latin poets and their works. ... II. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets and the remains of the antient artists, ... The fourth edition. Illustrated with twenty-eight prints ... By N. Tindal, ..
Spence, Joseph 1699-1768.Date: 1777- E-books
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A guide to classical learning or, Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. By way of introduction, the characters of the Latin poets and their Works. The Rise, Growth, and Fall of the Polite Arts among the Romans. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and of their whole Scheme of Machinery, or Interposition of the Gods; with Remarks on the Defects of our best Allegorists and Artists for Want of such an Idea. II. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets and the remains of the antient artists, in order to illustrate them mutually from one another. Being a Work absolutely necessary, not only for the Right Understanding of the Classics, but also for forming in Young Minds a True Taste for the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. The fifth edition. Illustrated with twenty-eight prints from original Antiques, and more particularly adapted to the Use of Schools And Academies. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph 1699-1768.Date: 1786- E-books
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An abridgement of The history of England Being a summary of Mr. Rapin's History and Mr. Tindal's continuation, From the Landing of Julius Caesar, to the Death of King George I. With The Characters of the Kings at large, the State of the Public Revenues, Exchequer, and Coins, at and after the Conquest; and also lists of the Peers created in each Reign, Knights of the Garter and Bath, Baronets, Bishops, Chancellors, Chief-Justices, Judges, and Admirals, to the Present Times. Illustrated With the heads and monuments of the Kings, Queens, &c. On Seventy copper plates.
Paul de RapinDate: 1747- E-books
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A guide to classical learning or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Ancients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the ancient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for Classical Instruction, But for all those who wish to have a True Taste For the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
Spence, Joseph 1699-1768.Date: 1765