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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

Storia Antica E Romana, Volumes 43-44...

Storia Antica E Romana, Volumes 43-44...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica Degli Egizj, De' Cartaginesi, Degli Assirj, De' Babilonesi, De' Medi, De' Persiani, De' Macedoni, E De' Greci...

Storia Antica Degli Egizj, De' Cartaginesi, Degli Assirj, De' Babilonesi, De' Medi, De' Persiani, De' Macedoni, E De' Greci...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Medes, Persians, Macedonians, The Selucidae In Syria & Parthians, Volu

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Medes, Persians, Macedonians, The Selucidae In Syria & Parthians, Volu: 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 3.

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 3.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 8...

Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 8...: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Historie Alter Zeiten Und Völker, Der Aegypter, Carthaginenser, Assyrer, Babylonier, Meder, Perser, Macedonier & Griechen, Volume

Historie Alter Zeiten Und Völker, Der Aegypter, Carthaginenser, Assyrer, Babylonier, Meder, Perser, Macedonier & Griechen, Volume: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

De La Mani?re D'enseigner Et D'?tudier Les Belles Lettres: Par Rapport ? L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 1

De La Mani?re D'enseigner Et D'?tudier Les Belles Lettres: Par Rapport ? 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: 1

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians: 1: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of Greece

The Ancient History Of Greece: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes And Persians Macedonians And Grecians, 7: By Charle

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians Carthaginians Assyrians Babylonians Medes And Persians Macedonians And Grecians, 7: By Charle: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Roman History, From The Foundation Of Rome To The Battle Of Actium. Translated From The French, Volume 7

The Roman History, From The Foundation Of Rome To The Battle Of Actium. Translated From The French, Volume 7: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks, Volume 4

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks, Volume 4: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks; Volume 1

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks; Volume 1: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon

The Life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon: by Charles 1661-1741 Rollin

by Charles 1661-1741 Rollin

The Life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon: Compiled From Ancient History

The Life of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon: Compiled From Ancient History: by Charles 1661-1741 Rollin

by Charles 1661-1741 Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians,..

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians,..: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 32

Storia Antica E Romana Di Carlo Rollin, Volume 32: 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 2

De La Manière D'enseigner Et D'étudier Les Belles Lettres: Par Rapport À L'esprit & Au Coeur, Volume 2: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The history of Cyrus.... Translated from the French.

The history of Cyrus.... Translated from the French.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonian, Medes And Persians, Macedonians And Grecians, Volume 7

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonian, Medes And Persians, Macedonians And Grecians, Volume 7: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians. Tran

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Grecians. Tran: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Traite des etudes. -- Volume 1

Traite des etudes. -- Volume 1: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 24

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 24: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 16

Ouvres Complètes De Rollin, Volume 16: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Abrégé De L'"histoire Ancienne" De Monsieur Rollin, Volume 2

Abrégé De L'"histoire Ancienne" De Monsieur Rollin, Volume 2: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Atlas Des Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin: Avec Texte Explicatif

Atlas Des Oeuvres Complètes De Rollin: Avec Texte Explicatif: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Taste. An essay. By J. S. D.S.P. The second edition.

Taste. An essay. By J. S. D.S.P. The second edition.: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Oeuvres Complètes. Accompagnée D'observations Et D'éclaircissements Historiques Par M. Letronne Volume 18

Oeuvres Complètes. Accompagnée D'observations Et D'éclaircissements Historiques Par M. Letronne Volume 18: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Greeks, Volume 2

The Ancient History Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Macedonians, And Greeks, Volume 2: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin

Traité Des Études. De La Manière D'enseigner Et D'étudier Les Belles-lettres: Par Raport À L'esprit Et Au Coeur, Volume 2

Traité Des Études. De La Manière D'enseigner Et D'étudier Les Belles-lettres: Par Raport À L'esprit Et Au Coeur, Volume 2: by Charles Rollin

by Charles Rollin