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Irish Philosophy

Thomas Nugent died in London 1772 in London. Best known for his travel writing, esp. "The Grand Tour - containing an exact description of most of the cities, towns and remarkable places of Europe", he also translated important works of Enlightenment philosophy.

These included Montesquieu's Spirit of the laws, Burlamaqui's works on natural and political law, Voltaire's Essay on universal history and Rousseau's Emilius.

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Painting: British Gentlemen in Rome by Katharine Read. Five gorgeously dressed young 18th century gentlemen (all coloured silks and gold braid) discourse against a background of Roman antiquities, including the Colosseum.
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