The Age of Reason /

The period between the Peace of Utrecht and the French Revolution is brought into focus in this essay. Professor Manuel deals with the age of the philosophes and the enlightened despots, when belief in man's ability to achieve a good society through reason was in its first hopeful flower. The p...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Manuel, Frank E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2019]
Series:The Development of Western Civilization
Subjects:
1700-1799
Eighteenth century.
Enlightenment.
History.
Dix-huitième siècle.
Siècle des Lumières.
PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General.
Europe > History > 18th century.
Europe > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Europe.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Prolegomena
  • I. The European World
  • II. Science and Theology
  • III. The Moral and Political Outlook
  • IV. The Realm of France
  • V. The British System
  • VI. Empire of the Hapsburgs
  • VII. Prussia: The State as Machine
  • VIII. Russia: The Servile State
  • IX. Balance of Power in War and Peace
  • Chronological Summary
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Index

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