Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Capefigue" to "Carneades" / Volume 5, Slice 3

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33127

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Capefigue" to "Carneades" / Volume 5, Slice 3

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This volume presents encyclopedic entries from the Eleventh Edition of Encyclopædia Britannica, covering topics from Capefigue to Carneades. The text offers concise historical, biographical, and geographical information on figures like Thomas Carlyle and William Carey, alongside entries on ancient regions like Caria and philosophical concepts by Carneades. Written in a formal, authoritative tone, it serves as a reliable reference for general knowledge and historical inquiry.

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This selection from the Eleventh Edition of Encyclopædia Britannica offers a comprehensive survey of diverse subjects ranging from biography and geography to history and philosophy. The volume features detailed entries on Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue, a French historian whose works were deeply influenced by his legitimist politics and devotion to the divine right of kings. It also profiles Arthur Capel, an English royalist executed during the Civil War, and Edward Capell, a meticulous Shakespearean critic who spent decades collating original texts to produce a definitive edition. The ancient Latin writer Martianus Capella is highlighted for his encyclopaedic allegory, *De Nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii*, which served as a complete encyclopedia of the liberal arts during the Middle Ages. Geographical entries describe locations such as Cape May in New Jersey, a coastal resort with significant harbor improvements, and the ancient district of Caria in Asia Minor, detailing its mountainous terrain, Greek cities like Halicarnassus, and unique linguistic heritage. The text also covers the Caribbee Islands and the Caribs, the native inhabitants of the region. Natural history is represented by articles on the carnation flower, exploring its varieties and cultivation, and the Spartan festival of Carneia, a major agrarian and military event that suspended warfare. Philosophical inquiry is addressed through the entry on Carneades, the Greek skeptic who challenged Stoic theories of knowledge and theology, arguing for the suspension of judgment. Additionally, the volume includes economic theories from Henry Carey, who advocated for protectionism and the labor theory of value, and the pioneering missionary work of William Carey in India. Through these meticulously researched articles, the volume maintains an objective and informative tone, reflecting the scholarly standards of its era while providing factual depth on historical events, cultural practices, scientific concepts, and literary contributions.

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