Voltaire And The Century Of Light
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few figures loom as large over the Age of Enlightenment as Voltaire — philosopher, satirist, and tireless agitator for reason and justice. Voltaire and the Century of Light chronicles the life and intellectual legacy of François-Marie Arouet, tracing his ascent from a sharp-tongued Parisian wit to one of the most consequential thinkers of the eighteenth century. Aldridge presents a richly detailed portrait of a man at war with superstition, tyranny, and dogma, illuminating how Voltaire's pen proved mightier than the institutions that sought to silence him. Written with the rigour of a seasoned scholar and the accessibility of a gifted storyteller, this biography situates Voltaire at the very heart of the European Enlightenment — the so-called Century of Light — and argues for his enduring relevance to the modern world. Aldridge draws on a vast body of Voltaire's correspondence, plays, and philosophical tales to illustrate a mind of astonishing range and restless curiosity. For anyone who has ever wondered how ideas can reshape civilisation, this work offers a compelling and deeply human answer.
Author: A. Owen Aldridge
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few figures loom as large over the Age of Enlightenment as Voltaire — philosopher, satirist, and tireless agitator for reason and justice. Voltaire and the Century of Light chronicles the life and intellectual legacy of François-Marie Arouet, tracing his ascent from a sharp-tongued Parisian wit to one of the most consequential thinkers of the eighteenth century. Aldridge presents a richly detailed portrait of a man at war with superstition, tyranny, and dogma, illuminating how Voltaire's pen proved mightier than the institutions that sought to silence him. Written with the rigour of a seasoned scholar and the accessibility of a gifted storyteller, this biography situates Voltaire at the very heart of the European Enlightenment — the so-called Century of Light — and argues for his enduring relevance to the modern world. Aldridge draws on a vast body of Voltaire's correspondence, plays, and philosophical tales to illustrate a mind of astonishing range and restless curiosity. For anyone who has ever wondered how ideas can reshape civilisation, this work offers a compelling and deeply human answer.