The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Joseph Priestley
Also known as Dr. Priestley
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 248
There's something distinctly of his age about this scholar, the kind of presence that combines theological contemplation with scientific curiosity in the manner of Enlightenment thinkers.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 248
- Books
- 1
Joseph Priestley was an English theologian and scientist whose writings attracted considerable attention and criticism during the 18th century. His theological opinions were held up for animadversion, and his passages were seen as betraying the ultimate tendency of certain intellectual positions that characterized the era's religious and philosophical debates.
Description
Joseph Priestley presents the appearance of an 18th-century English scholar, with the distinctive bearing and attire of an Enlightenment intellectual engaged in both theological and scientific pursuits. His features reflect the thoughtful demeanor of someone whose writings sparked considerable contemporary debate.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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