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"Instructions for Writing History [from The Works of Lucian]"
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Date: 1780
"The best way therefore is, whilst the mind of the historian is on horseback, for his style to walk on foot, and take hold of the rein, that it may not be left behind."
preview | full record— Francklin, Thomas (1721–1784); Lucian (b.c. 125, d. after 180)
Date: 1780
"The mind of the historian should resemble a looking-glass, shining, clear, and exactly true, representing every thing as it really is, and nothing distorted, or of a different form, or colour."
preview | full record— Francklin, Thomas (1721–1784); Lucian (b.c. 125, d. after 180)
