Authors: Rivoyre, Denis de, 1837-1907

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"Aux pays du Soudan : Bogos, Mensah, Souakim" by Denis de Rivoyre is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex socio-political landscape of the regions around the Red Sea, focusing on the interactions and conflicts between local tribes, Egyptian forces, and European interests, particularly through the lens...

Authors: Hello, Ernest, 1828-1885

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"L'Allemagne et l'athéisme au XIXe siècle" by Ernest Hello is a philosophical and theological critique written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to explore and challenge the principles of atheism, particularly as articulated by the prominent thinker M. Renan. Hello sets out to defend the integrity of religion, society, and both moral and scien...

Authors: Guiraud, Jean, 1866-1953

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"L'Inquisition médiévale" by Jean Guiraud is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex history and functioning of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on how it dealt with heretical movements like Catharism and the societal context in which it operated. Guiraud aims to provide a b...

Authors: Letourneux, A. (Aristide), 1820-1891

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"Rapport sur une mission botanique exécutée en 1884 dans le nord, le sud et l’ouest de la Tunisie" by A. Letourneux is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This detailed report documents a botanical mission aimed at exploring the vegetation of Tunisia during the 1880s. The book likely covers findings about plant species in dif...

Authors: Ajalbert, Jean, 1863-1947

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"L'Auvergne" by Jean Ajalbert is a regional exploration and literary work written in the late 19th century. The book likely focuses on the Auvergne region, melding history, geography, and personal reflections to portray its unique character and cultural significance. Ajalbert expresses a deep affection for Auvergne, emphasizing its dramatic landsca...

Authors: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859

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"De l’assassinat considéré comme un des Beaux-Arts" by Thomas De Quincey is a philosophical treatise that reflects on the nature of murder, written in the early 19th century. The work explores the idea of assassination as an art form, examining the aesthetic and moral implications of murder and how society’s view of it can be shaped by artistic pri...

Authors: Billotey, Pierre, 1886-1932

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"La fortune de Fortuné : roman gai" by Pierre Billotey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to center around the main character, Fortuné Lorillard, a vagabond whose life is marked by misfortune and a tragic past filled with petty criminality. The opening sets up a humorous yet poignant narrative that suggests themes of clas...

Authors: Hello, Ernest, 1828-1885

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"Le jour du Seigneur" by Ernest Hello is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the significance of the Sabbath and the spiritual implications of observing a day of rest, which Hello argues is essential for both individual well-being and societal harmony. The text emphasizes the connection between divine comm...

Authors: Avesnes, 1880-1945

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"Contes pour lire au crépuscule" by Avesnes is a collection of melancholic short stories written in the early 20th century. The collection appears to explore themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, with a particular focus on the complexities of human emotions and relationships, as suggested by the reflections of the author directed at women over thirt...