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Step back into the heart of Victorian England with Emil Reich's "Nights with the Gods," a compelling exploration of British civilization during the 19th century. This insightful work delves into the social history and cultural fabric of Great Britain, offering a window into a pivotal era of transformation. Reich examines the nuances of British culture and society, providing context for understanding the values and beliefs that shaped the nation. A valuable resource for anyone interested in British history and the Victorian era, this book sheds light on the forces that molded modern Great…mehr

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Step back into the heart of Victorian England with Emil Reich's "Nights with the Gods," a compelling exploration of British civilization during the 19th century. This insightful work delves into the social history and cultural fabric of Great Britain, offering a window into a pivotal era of transformation. Reich examines the nuances of British culture and society, providing context for understanding the values and beliefs that shaped the nation. A valuable resource for anyone interested in British history and the Victorian era, this book sheds light on the forces that molded modern Great Britain. Meticulously prepared for print republication, "Nights with the Gods" remains a relevant and absorbing examination of a fascinating period in history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Emil Reich was a Hungarian-born historian and essayist known for his intellectually eclectic style and philosophical depth. He was born on March 24, 1854, in Pre ov, Slovakia, into a Jewish family. Reich pursued higher education in several European countries and eventually established a career that spanned France, the United States, and England. His works combined history, politics, and culture with a distinctive interpretive voice that often challenged academic conventions of his time. He was known for his wit, contrarian views, and tendency to blend narrative with philosophical reflection. Reich moved to London in his later years, where he produced some of his most original English-language writings. Often critical of overly narrow scholarly specializations, his essays sought to restore a broader, more integrative vision of history and civilization. His reputation varied, with some praising his insight and rhetorical brilliance, while others viewed his opinions as controversial. Emil Reich died on December 11, 1910, in Notting Hill, London, at the age of 56.