411 Ephraim Chambers (1680-1740) - Set of 2 Hand-coloured Engravings - Astronomy - Illustrations of astronomy diagrams and celestial and planetary globes / Elipsareon and Equatorial Telescope Mount

Ephraim Chambers (c. 1680–1740) was an English writer and encyclopedist, best known for his monumental work, Cyclopaedia, or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, first published in 1728. The Cyclopaedia was one of the first modern encyclopedias and an important precursor to Diderot and d'Alembert's Encyclopédie. Chambers' work was notable for its systematic use of cross-references and broad inclusion of topics, bridging the sciences and humanities. His contributions laid the foundation for the development of encyclopedic knowledge in the Enlightenment era.

Dimensions:

25 cm x 42 cm

Artist or Maker:

Ephraim Chambers

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

1786

Condition Report:

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