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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT006363With a half-title.London: printed for J. Churchill, 1716. 2],26p.; 8

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"New Nick Carter weekly no. 197: The little glass vial; or "A beautiful blackmailer brought to bay" is a gripping detective story written by Nicholas Carter. This thrilling installment follows the adventures of the renowned detective, Nick Carter, as he unravels a complex web of intrigue and deception. In this captivating tale, Nicholas Carter weaves together elements of suspense, action, and mystery, creating a fast-paced narrative that captivates the reader from start to finish. The story not only showcases Carter's brilliance as a detective but also explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. "The little glass vial; or A beautiful blackmailer brought to bay" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and those who enjoy intricately plotted detective stories. Nicholas Carter's storytelling prowess ensures that readers are enthralled as they follow the master detective's relentless pursuit of justice and the unmasking of a cunning and beautiful blackmailer.

This wide-ranging collection of articles by some of the most renowned names in the subject explores the tumultuous events of the final year of the First World War.In 2018, the world commemorated the centenary of the end of the First World War. In many ways, 1918 was the most dramatic year of the conflict. After the defeat of Russia in 1917, the Germans were able to concentrate their forces on the Western Front for the first time in the war, and the German offensives launched from March 1918 onward brought the Western Allies close to defeat. Having stopped the German offensives, the Entente started its counter-attacks on all fronts with the assistance of fresh US troops, driving the Germans back and, by November 1918, the Central Powers had been defeated. This study is a multi-author work containing ten chapters by some of the best historians of the First World War from around the world writing today. It provides an overview and analysis of the different levels of war for each of the main armies involved within the changing context of the reality of warfare in 1918. It also looks in detail at the war at sea and in the air, and considers the aftermath and legacy of the First World War.

An egomaniac crook comes to town and issues a challenge to Nick Carter: "I have come to town to do business. I give you notice before I begin, because I am quite certain you will be informed immediately after I commence operations. It really makes little difference; you cannot reach me. Really, my dear Nick, I have a contempt for the so-called detective ability. You, with your Ida, Chick, and Patsy, are a little better than the rest, but you are in the same running when you undertake to stop me."