The Margravine Of Baireuth And Voltaire (1888)

By George Horn

Book Overview

The Margravine of Baireuth and Voltaire is a historical book written by George Horn in 1888. The book revolves around the life of Wilhelmine, Margravine of Baireuth, and her relationship with Voltaire, the famous French philosopher and writer. Wilhelmine was the sister of Frederick the Great of Prussia and was known for her intelligence, wit, and love for the arts. She was also a close friend of Voltaire, who visited her at her court in Baireuth several times. The book explores their friendship and correspondence, which lasted for over 30 years. It also delves into their shared interests in literature, philosophy, and politics, as well as their disagreements and arguments. The Margravine of Baireuth and Voltaire is an insightful and engaging read that provides a glimpse into the lives of two prominent figures of the 18th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, literature, or philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116553472X
• ISBN13: 9781165534722
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"