The Epistles of Erasmus: From His Earliest Letters to His Fifty-First Year Arranged in Order of Time V2 is a book that compiles the letters of the famous Dutch Renaissance scholar, Desiderius Erasmus. The book is edited by Francis Morgan Nichols and is the second volume in a series of collections of Erasmus' letters. The letters in this volume cover the period from Erasmus' earliest correspondence up to his fifty-first year, and are arranged chronologically to provide a comprehensive view of his life and work during this period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Erasmus' thoughts on religion, politics, and education, as well as his personal relationships with friends and colleagues. The book provides a valuable insight into the life and work of one of the most important scholars and thinkers of the Renaissance period.In Three Volumes. Erasmus Or Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch Humanist, Born Rotterdam. He Was Ordained Priest Of The Roman Catholic Church And Studied At The Univ. Of Paris. Erasmus' Influence Began To Be Felt In Europe After 1500. It Was Exercised Through His Personal Contacts, His Editions Of Classical Authors, And His Own Writings. He Was Acquainted With Most Of The Scholars Of Europe And His Circle Of Friends Was Especially Large In England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.