Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Latin Language to Lefebvre, François-

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Latin Language" to "Lefebvre, François-Author: Various,Language: English, Class: AE: General Works: Encyclopedias, Release Date: Dec 21, 2012

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This is a letter-range fascicle of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (published 1910–1911), covering entries from “Latin Language” to “Lefebvre, François-”, digitized by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook. The 11th edition is renowned for combining scholarship with literary style, making it an important text for studying the intellectual systems, academic discourse, and English encyclopedic tradition of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this fascicle, Latin-language entries reflect the linguistic history and classical-education context of the period, while biographical entries reveal contemporary conventions of life writing. Its value lies not in offering today’s latest knowledge but in serving as a primary source for how an era organized and presented knowledge. It suits academic reference, comparative work in translation and dictionary history, and selective browsing by readers interested in collecting and studying old encyclopedias. Read it with historical awareness, noting period limitations and conclusions since updated.

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FAQ

Does this fascicle contain the entire 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica? No. It is only one alphabetical range within the 11th edition, from “Latin Language” to “Lefebvre, François-”. It is a fascicle, not the complete set, suited to consulting relevant entries as needed.
Can the knowledge in this book still be cited directly today? It should not be cited directly as a basis for contemporary fact. The 11th edition was published in the early 20th century; many entries reflect the knowledge of their time, and some conclusions have since been updated. It is better used as a historical text for studying academic history, editorial conventions, and period ideas.
Why is this book published by Project Gutenberg? Project Gutenberg aims to provide free public-domain ebooks. The original text is in the public domain, so it has been digitized and released for free access and searching; consult the release page for version details.
Do I need a foundation in Latin to read it? No. The entries are written in English, and the Latin-related content consists of introductory entries. Basic English reading ability is enough. Background knowledge of classical languages will make the relevant entries easier to follow, but it is not required.

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