early works to 1800

An annotated translation of Greek philosopher Aristotle's treatise on the elements of excellent poetry, which had a profound influence on the future of literary criticism.

Presents the text of eighteenth-century French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's essay on the principles of constitutional legitimacy.

Presents three utopian works of literature from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries: Thomas More's satirical piece that originated the concept of utopia; Francis Bacon's fictional "New Atlantis"; and Henry Neville's fable "The Isle of Pines.".

Describes the preparation techniques and ingredients used to prepare food in Imperial Rome, with dozens of recipes for authentic dishes from the era.

A political treatise advocating the establishment of democracy and the overthrow of monarchy.