The Age of Voltaire : A History of Civlization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, With Special Emphasis on the Conflict Between Religion and Philosophy
By Will DurantThe Age of Voltaire (Volume 9): A biography of a great man and the period he embodied. We witness Voltaire's satiric work in the salons and the theater as well as his banishment to England. With him we view the complex relationships between nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie and peasantry in the France of Louis XV. We explore the music of Bach and the struggle between Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa of Austria. And finally we hear an imaginary discussion between Voltaire and Pope Benedict XIV on the significance and value of religion.
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- Hardcover
- 892 pages
- English
- 150460041X
- 9781504600415
About Will Durant
william james durant was a prolific american writer, historian, and philosopher. he is best known for the 11-volume the story of civilization, written in c Read More about Will Durant
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