New English translation of several of the most important and characteristic texts of the Enlightenment.
With its tales of illegitimacy, prison, stardom, exile, love affairs and tireless battles against critics, Church and King, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings Voltaire vividly to life.
Presents the life of the French philosopher, discussing his literary and philosophical writings, his tumultuous relationships with some of the rulers and thinkers of his day, and his lasting influence on French culture.
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The Complete Tales of Voltaire
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Thomas Jefferson (1746–1826) COAUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Behold me at length on the vaunted scene of Europe! ... you are perhaps curious to know how this new scene has struck a ...
Selections from Voltaire: with explanatory comment upon his life and works
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