Scottish philosopher and historian; (1723-1816)

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Adam Ferguson. Line engraving by J. Beugo after Sir J. Reynolds.

Adam Ferguson. Stipple engraving by W. Ridley, 1799, after Sir J. Reynolds.

Adam Ferguson. Stipple engraving by R. Page, 1824, after Sir J. Reynolds.

Adam Ferguson in the Scottish enlightenment  : the Roman past and Europe's future / Iain McDaniel.

Adam Ferguson : philosophy, politics and society / edited by Eugene Heath and Vincenzo Merolle.

An essay on the history of civil society / [Adam Ferguson].

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An essay on the history of civil society / [Adam Ferguson].