Œuvres de Voltaire Tome XIX: Siècle de Louis XIV.—Tome I by Voltaire
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Voltaire, 1694-1778
French
"Le Siècle de Louis XIV" by Voltaire is a philosophical work published in 1751. Rather than chronicling the actions of King Louis XIV alone, Voltaire aims to capture the spirit of what he considered the most enlightened century. Structured as a comprehensive catalog, the work lists writers, artists, marshals, ministers, and sovereigns of the era. T...
sciences and the period's apex of human intellect, avoiding mere hagiography to become a genuine historian of seventeenth-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Hill
4 months agoGiven the topic, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. This left a lasting impression on me.
David Mitchell
2 weeks agoFrom start to finish, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I will be reading more from this author.
Karen Jones
4 weeks agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. An impressive piece of work.
Nancy Walker
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. It exceeded all my expectations.
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Brian Smith
5 months agoI discovered this unexpectedly and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. An excellent read overall.