Author: Margravine Wilhelmine (consort of Friedrich, Margrave of Bayreuth)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, French
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Margravine of Baireuth and Voltaire
Author: Margravine Wilhelmine (consort of Friedrich, Margrave of Bayreuth)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, French
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Life of Voltaire
Author: Stephen G. TallentyrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
The life of Voltaire
Author: Evelyn Beatrice HallPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The life of Voltaire" by Evelyn Beatrice Hall. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Life of Voltaire
Author: Evelyn Beatrice HallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The Life of Voltaire
Author: James PartonThe Life of Voltaire
Author: John FoxPublisher: Ethics International Press
ISBN: 1804413712
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
The Life of Voltaire delves into the profound influence of Voltaire's ideas on the betterment of humanity during the eighteenth century. In an era when France was dominated by the authority of the Catholic Church, which stifled science, literature, and freedom, Voltaire stood as a singular force. This book explores how he fearlessly confronted the Church's intolerance, cruelty, and suppression of basic rights. Drawing from a diverse range of French and English sources on Voltaire, and enriched by extensive research, the book not only presents a compelling biography but also offers glimpses into the lives of key eighteenth-century figures who crossed paths with Voltaire. While accessible to general readers, this book provides in-depth insights into Voltaire's philosophical, religious, and literary contributions, examining his most significant works. Notably, it sheds light on his transformation from a literary giant into a staunch advocate for victims of injustice and a vocal opponent of the Catholic Church's dogmatism in the later years of his life. The book is a captivating journey through history, showcasing the enduring relevance of Voltaire's ideas and his pivotal role in shaping modern concepts of human rights and intellectual freedom.
History of the Sighteenth Century and of the Nineteenth Till the Overthrow of the French Empire, 1
Author: F.C. SchlosserHistory of the eighteenth century and of the nineteenth till the overthrow of the French empire, tr., with a preface and notes, by D. Davison
Author: Friedrich Christoph SchlosserPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
History of the Eighteenth Century and of the Nineteenth Till the Overthrow of the French Empire
Author: Friedrich Christoph SchlosserPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eighteenth century
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The Memoirs of François René
Author: François-René vicomte de ChateaubriandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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