Voltaire And His Times (1854)

By L. F. Bungener

Book Overview

Voltaire and His Times is a historical biography written by L.F. Bungener in 1854. The book explores the life and times of the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. The author delves into Voltaire's early life, his education, his literary and philosophical works, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time. Bungener also provides a detailed account of the social and political climate of France during the 18th century, highlighting the impact of Voltaire's ideas on the French Revolution and the subsequent development of modern Western society. The book is a comprehensive study of one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment era and provides readers with a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time.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: 1165165147
• ISBN13: 9781165165148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"