George Moore A Great Yet Modest Benefactor
The article extols George Moore for his philanthropic work over parliamentary ambition. It highlights his influence in private life, refusal of political office, and dedication to orphans, cabmen’s missions, and Paris relief. Smiles’s biography presents Moore as tactful, benevolent, and deeply humane, even in hunting and business. The piece praises the book for revealing Moore’s character and offering lasting reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
London
Paris
East End
Smiles
Charles Dickens
Whitehall
Mr. Smiles
Mr. Moore
A German Life of Wickliffe and the English Reformer
A critical review of Dr. Lechler’s life of Wickliff highlighting its thorough Germanic scholarship and impartial approach. The piece discusses Wickliffe’s early life, education, and possible precursors, the debate over his stance toward mendicant orders, and the evolving view of his political role and Parliament involvement. It notes the collection of Wickliff manuscripts in Vienna and the value of Latin works for understanding his development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Holland
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Dutch Republic
Prescott and Motley
Pauli
Lappenberg
Lechler
Wiclf
Robert Vaughan
Wicht
Imperial Library of
Vienna
Wickf
Bohemia
Moravia
Imperial Library
Prague
Paria
Stockholm
Wiclif
Joseph
England
Austria
Grossetéte
Lincoln
Bracton
Occam
Richard of
Armagh
Thomas of
Vaughan
Spresswell
Yorkshire
Wicliff
Balliol
Merton
Oxford
John Wicks
Canterbury Hall
Wicks
Anthony Wood
Woodford
Islip
John of Gaunt
Parliament
Dr. Lechler
John Weeks and his Bugloh Precursors
A translated historical study by Professor Lechler of the University of Leipsic presents John Weeks and his Bugloh precursors with scholarly analysis. Peter Longer DD handles translation and commentary for the publishing house C Kegan Paul and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weeks
Professor Lechler
University of Leipsic
Peter Longer, DD
Kegan Vaul and Co
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