1783 Age of Louis XIV by Voltaire French Literature
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1783 Age of Louis XIV by Voltaire French Literature Philosophy Superstition 4v
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
Voltaire’s ‘The Age of Louis XIV’ is an important historical work of philosophy and 17th-century French history. Curiously though, Voltaire himself claimed the purpose of the work was not simply to recount major events but to describe the culture and advancement of philosophical thought in France. According to the ‘Voltaire Foundation’, is “the foundational text of French literary history and a milestone the road to modern history writing”. An interesting topic discussed in this work was the French idea of relying solely on superstition and sorcery.
This Neuchatel edition was a reissue of the previous Geneva edition – a fine four-volume set.
Item number: #7149
Price: $499
VOLTAIRE
Siècle de Louis XIV, auquel on a joint un précis du Siècle de Louis XV
Neuchatel, 1783.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – [4], 368
Vol. 2 – [4], 360
Vol. 3 – [4], 356
Vol. 4 – [4], 410
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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7149
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
Voltaire’s ‘The Age of Louis XIV’ is an important historical work of philosophy and 17th-century French history. Curiously though, Voltaire himself claimed the purpose of the work was not simply to recount major events but to describe the culture and advancement of philosophical thought in France. According to the ‘Voltaire Foundation’, is “the foundational text of French literary history and a milestone the road to modern history writing”. An interesting topic discussed in this work was the French idea of relying solely on superstition and sorcery.
This Neuchatel edition was a reissue of the previous Geneva edition – a fine four-volume set.
Item number: #7149
Price: $499
VOLTAIRE
Siècle de Louis XIV, auquel on a joint un précis du Siècle de Louis XV
Neuchatel, 1783.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – [4], 368
Vol. 2 – [4], 360
Vol. 3 – [4], 356
Vol. 4 – [4], 410
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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