This collection, "Lettres de la mse du Ch telet," presents the correspondence of Gabrielle- milie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Ch telet, a prominent figure of the French Enlightenment. Gathered for the first time and reviewed against original manuscripts and editions, this edition includes 37 previously unpublished letters, extensive notes, and an index. A biographical notice by Eug ne Asse introduces the reader to the life and times of this remarkable woman.
milie du Ch telet was a philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, known for her intellectual prowess and her translation of Newton's "Principia Mathematica." These letters offer a unique insight into her thoughts, relationships, and the intellectual climate of 18th-century Europe. Scholars and enthusiasts of French history, philosophy, and the history of science will find this volume an invaluable resource.
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