Diderot And The Encyclopædists Volume Ii

By John Morley

Book Overview

A doorway to a world where ideas forged modern Europe. Diderot And The Encyclop dists Volume Ii invites you to walk within the debates that shaped an age. This volume offers a concise yet sweeping portrait of eighteenth-century France, blending historical biography with keen literary criticism and essay collection sensibilities. Morley's narrative traces the contested birth of the Encyclopaedia, the currents of Enlightenment thought, and the rhythms of salon culture that fed new ways of knowing. It is not merely a biographical sketch but a living window into how ideas travel, collide, and endure. Historically significant and intellectually rich, the work stands as a landmark in French intellectual history. Readers will encounter the personalities, controversies, and practical labours behind a project that redefined knowledge. For the casual reader, the prose remains accessible and engaging; for the classic-literature collector, the book offers depth, nuance, and a preserved voice from a scholarly tradition that values context, rigor, and beauty. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The edition is essential for student study and scholarly reference alike, guided by a spirit of enquiry that honours history, philosophy, and the enduring allure of the Encyclopaedia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354848869
• ISBN13: 9789354848865
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"