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Charles Rollin

Charles Rollin (January 30, 1661 in Paris - December 14, 1741 in Paris)[1] was a French historian and educator, whose popularity in his time combined with becoming forgotten by later generations makes him an epithet, applied to historians such as Jea ... Read more

Charles Rollin (January 30, 1661 in Paris - December 14, 1741 in Paris)[1] was a French historian and educator, whose popularity in his time combined with becoming forgotten by later generations makes him an epithet, applied to historians such as Jean Charles Leonard de Sismondi. Life Rollin was the son of a cutler, and at the age of 22 was made a master in the Collège du Plessis. In 1694 he was rector of the University of Paris, rendering great service among other things by reviving the study of Greek. He held that post for two years instead of one, and in 1699 was appointed principal of the Collège de Beauvais. Rollin held Jansenist principles, and even went so far as to defend the miracles supposed to be worked at the tomb of François de Paris, commonly known as Deacon Paris. Unfortunately his religious opinions deprived him of his appointments and disqualified him for the rectorship, to which in 1719 he had been re-elected. It is said that the same reason prevented his election to the Académie française, though he was a member of the Academie des Inscriptions. Shortly before his death he protested publicly against the acceptance of the bull Unigenitus. Works Rollin's literary work dates chiefly from the later years of his life, when he had been forbidden to teach. His once famous Ancient History (French: Histoire Ancienne, 12 vols., Paris, 1730–38) and the less generally read Roman History[2] (Histoire Romaine, only five of nine volumes finished by the time of his death) were avowed compilations, uncritical and somewhat inaccurate. But they instructed and interested, generation after generation. A more original and really important work was his Treatise on Education (Traité des Études, Paris, 1726–31), which contains a summary of what was even then a reformed and innovative system of education, discarding the medieval traditions that had lingered in France, emphasizing the study of national history after dropping Latin for vernacular in textbooks. Rollin himself didn't begin writing in French until age 60. Less

Books by Charles Rollin

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 9

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 9: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians. By Mr.

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians. By Mr.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians; I. A Description Of The Several Parts Of Egypt, ... Ii. The Customs, Laws, Religion ... Iii.

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians; I. A Description Of The Several Parts Of Egypt, ... Ii. The Customs, Laws, Religion ... Iii.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

OEuvres complètes. Accompagnée d'observations et d'éclaircissements historiques par M. Letronne Volume 17

OEuvres complètes. Accompagnée d'observations et d'éclaircissements historiques par M. Letronne Volume 17: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

De La Manière D'enseigner Et D'étudier Les Belles Lettres: Par Rapport À L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 1

De La Manière D'enseigner Et D'étudier Les Belles Lettres: Par Rapport À L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 1: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Ancienne Des +gypciens, Des Carthaginois, Des Assyriens, Des Babyloniens, Des Medes Et Des Perses, Des MacÚdoniens, Des G

Histoire Ancienne Des +gypciens, Des Carthaginois, Des Assyriens, Des Babyloniens, Des Medes Et Des Perses, Des MacÚdoniens, Des G: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Opuscules: Contenant Diverses Lettres Qu'il A Écrites Ou Reçues, Ses Harangues, Discours, Complimens, Mandemen

Opuscules: Contenant Diverses Lettres Qu'il A Écrites Ou Reçues, Ses Harangues, Discours, Complimens, Mandemen: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Romaine, Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'a La Bataille D'actium: C'est-à-dire Jusqu'à La Fin De La République, Volume 2

Histoire Romaine, Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'a La Bataille D'actium: C'est-à-dire Jusqu'à La Fin De La République, Volume 2: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Romaine, 3: Depuis La Fondation De Rome, Jusqu'à La Bataille D'actium: C'est-à-dire, Jusqu'à La Fin De La Répub

Histoire Romaine, 3: Depuis La Fondation De Rome, Jusqu'à La Bataille D'actium: C'est-à-dire, Jusqu'à La Fin De La Répub: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Oeuvres ComplThtes De Rollin, Volume 12...

Oeuvres ComplThtes De Rollin, Volume 12...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Life of Alexander the Great. King of Macedon. Compiled From Ancient History. By Mr. Rollin, Late Principal of the University o

The Life of Alexander the Great. King of Macedon. Compiled From Ancient History. By Mr. Rollin, Late Principal of the University o: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 28

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 28: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 24

Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 24: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Ouvres Complètes De Ch. Rollin, Volume 15

Ouvres Complètes De Ch. Rollin, Volume 15: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica: Versione Ridotta a Lezione Migliore Arricchita Di Annotazioni, Volume 8

Storia Antica: Versione Ridotta a Lezione Migliore Arricchita Di Annotazioni, Volume 8: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Primary Sources, Historical Collections: The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Pe

Primary Sources, Historical Collections: The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Pe: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Etc.

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Etc.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Abrégé De L'"histoire Ancienne" De Monsieur Rollin, Volume 3

Abrégé De L'"histoire Ancienne" De Monsieur Rollin, Volume 3: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Romaine, Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'à La Bataille D'actium, C'est-à-dire Jusqu'à La Fin De La République, Volume 6

Histoire Romaine, Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'à La Bataille D'actium, C'est-à-dire Jusqu'à La Fin De La République, Volume 6: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Romaine: Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'la La Bataille D'actium, Volume 8...

Histoire Romaine: Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'la La Bataille D'actium, Volume 8...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 31...

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 31...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

De La Maniere D'enseigner Et D'etudier Les Belles-lettres, Par Raport À L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 1...

De La Maniere D'enseigner Et D'etudier Les Belles-lettres, Par Raport À L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 1...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes And Persians Macedonians And Grecians, 10: By Charl

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes And Persians Macedonians And Grecians, 10: By Charl: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Roman History, From The Foundation Of Rome To The Battle Of Actium. Translated From The French, Volume 14

The Roman History, From The Foundation Of Rome To The Battle Of Actium. Translated From The French, Volume 14: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica E Romana, Volumes 7-8...

Storia Antica E Romana, Volumes 7-8...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Ouvres Complètes De Ch. Rollin, Volume 5

Ouvres Complètes De Ch. Rollin, Volume 5: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians, Volume 1

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians, Volume 1: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Opuscules De Feu M. Rollin, Ancien Recteur De L'université De Paris, Contenant Diverses Lettres Qu'il A Écrites Ou Reçues, Ses Har

Opuscules De Feu M. Rollin, Ancien Recteur De L'université De Paris, Contenant Diverses Lettres Qu'il A Écrites Ou Reçues, Ses Har: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

R?mische Historie Von Erbauung Der Stadt Rom Bis Auf Die Schlacht Bey Actium Oder Das Ende Der Republik, Volume 5

R?mische Historie Von Erbauung Der Stadt Rom Bis Auf Die Schlacht Bey Actium Oder Das Ende Der Republik, Volume 5: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Histoire Romaine Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'a La Fin De La République, Volume 10...

Histoire Romaine Depuis La Fondation De Rome Jusqu'a La Fin De La République, Volume 10...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin