Voltaire

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Imprisoned in the Bastille at the age of twenty-three for a criminal libel against the Regent of France, François-Marie Arouet was freed in 1718 with a new name, Voltaire, and the completed manuscript of his first play, Oedipe, which became a huge hit on the Paris stage in the same year. For the rest of his long and dangerously eventful life, this cadaverous genius shone with uninterrupted brilliance as one of the most famous men in the world. Revered, and occasionally reviled, in the royal courts of Europe, his literary outpourings and fearless campaigning against the medieval injustices of church and state in the midst of the ‘Enlightenment’ did much to trigger the French Revolution and to formulate the present notions of democracy. But above all, Voltaire was an observer of the human condition, and his masterpiece Candide stands out as an astonishing testament to his unequalled insight into the way we were and probably always will be.
Apr 23, 2018
Cover of The Age of Louis XV. Being the Sequel of the Age of Louis XIV. Translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. ... . of 2; Volume 2

The Age of Louis XV. Being the Sequel of the Age of Louis XIV. Translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. ... . of 2; Volume 2

Apr 23, 2018
Cover of An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, from the Reign of Charlemaign to the Age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, with Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. the Third Edition of 4; Volume 3

An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, from the Reign of Charlemaign to the Age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, with Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. the Third Edition of 4; Volume 3

Apr 23, 2018
Cover of An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 2

An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 2

Apr 23, 2018
Cover of An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 1

An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 1

Apr 23, 2018
Cover of An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 4

An Essay on Universal History, the Manners, and Spirit of Nations, From the Reign of Charlemaign to the age of Lewis XIV...Translated Into English, With Additional Notes and Chronological Tables, by Mr. Nugent. The Third Edition of 4; Volume 4

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Nouvelle Édition, Revue Par l'Auteur, & Considérablement Augmentée. .. of 3; Volume 1

Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Nouvelle Édition, Revue Par l'Auteur, & Considérablement Augmentée. .. of 3; Volume 1

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Nouvelle Édition, Revue Par l'Auteur, & Considérablement Augmentée. .. of 3; Volume 2

Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Nouvelle Édition, Revue Par l'Auteur, & Considérablement Augmentée. .. of 3; Volume 2

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Dictionnaire Philosophique, Portatif. Sixieme Edition Revue, Corrig e & Augment e de XXXIV. Articles Par l'Auteur. of 2; Volume 2

Dictionnaire Philosophique, Portatif. Sixieme Edition Revue, Corrig e & Augment e de XXXIV. Articles Par l'Auteur. of 2; Volume 2

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Mahomet, Tragedie. Par M. de Voltaire. Repre'sente'e Sur Le Theatre. [sic] de la Com die Fran oise. Le 9. Ao t 1742.

Mahomet, Tragedie. Par M. de Voltaire. Repre'sente'e Sur Le Theatre. [sic] de la Com die Fran oise. Le 9. Ao t 1742.

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Dictionnaire Philosophique, Portatif. Sixieme Edition Revue, Corrig e & Augment e de XXXIV. Articles Par l'Auteur. of 2; Volume 1

Dictionnaire Philosophique, Portatif. Sixieme Edition Revue, Corrig e & Augment e de XXXIV. Articles Par l'Auteur. of 2; Volume 1

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of L'Examen Important de Milord Bolingbroke. Ecrit Sur La Fin de 1736. ... Dixi me dition.

L'Examen Important de Milord Bolingbroke. Ecrit Sur La Fin de 1736. ... Dixi me dition.

Apr 22, 2018
Cover of Letters Concerning the English Nation. by Mr. de Voltaire. the Second Edition, with Large Additions. of 1; Volume 1

Letters Concerning the English Nation. by Mr. de Voltaire. the Second Edition, with Large Additions. of 1; Volume 1

Apr 19, 2018
Cover of Abrege de l'Histoire Universelle, Depuis Charlemagne, Jusques A Charlequint. of 2; Volume 1

Abrege de l'Histoire Universelle, Depuis Charlemagne, Jusques A Charlequint. of 2; Volume 1

Apr 19, 2018
Cover of Abrege de l'Histoire Universelle, Depuis Charlemagne, Jusques A Charlequint. of 2; Volume 2

Abrege de l'Histoire Universelle, Depuis Charlemagne, Jusques A Charlequint. of 2; Volume 2

Apr 19, 2018
Cover of The History of the Russian Empire Under Peter the Great... of 2; Volume 1

The History of the Russian Empire Under Peter the Great... of 2; Volume 1

Apr 19, 2018
Cover of Histoire de Charles XII, Roi de Suede. Nouvelle Edition, Revu�, Corrig�e & Augment�e. Par M. de Voltaire.

Histoire de Charles XII, Roi de Suede. Nouvelle Edition, Revu�, Corrig�e & Augment�e. Par M. de Voltaire.

Apr 19, 2018
Cover of Memoirs of the Life of Voltaire. Written by Himself. Translated from the French. of 1; Volume 1

Memoirs of the Life of Voltaire. Written by Himself. Translated from the French. of 1; Volume 1

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publie par M. de Francheville ... La seconde edition. of 2; Volume 1

Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publie par M. de Francheville ... La seconde edition. of 2; Volume 1

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publie par M. de Francheville ... La seconde edition. of 2; Volume 2

Le siecle de Louis XIV. Publie par M. de Francheville ... La seconde edition. of 2; Volume 2

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of Histoire de Charles XII, Roi de Suede. Par M. de Voltaire. Avec Des Remarques Historiques & Critiques, Pour Servir de Supplement A CET Ouvrage. Par M. de la Motraye. Nouvelle Edition Corrigee & Augmentee. .. of 2; Volume 1

Histoire de Charles XII, Roi de Suede. Par M. de Voltaire. Avec Des Remarques Historiques & Critiques, Pour Servir de Supplement A CET Ouvrage. Par M. de la Motraye. Nouvelle Edition Corrigee & Augmentee. .. of 2; Volume 1

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of The Age of Lewis XIV. Translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. ... of 2; Volume 1

The Age of Lewis XIV. Translated from the French of M. de Voltaire. ... of 2; Volume 1

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Publie Par M. de Francheville ...

Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Publie Par M. de Francheville ...

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of L'Evangile Du Jour Contenant Discours de l'Empereur Julien Contre Les Chr tiens. La Canonisation de Saint Cucusin. ... Le Cri Des Nations 1769. of 5; Volume 5

L'Evangile Du Jour Contenant Discours de l'Empereur Julien Contre Les Chr tiens. La Canonisation de Saint Cucusin. ... Le Cri Des Nations 1769. of 5; Volume 5

Apr 18, 2018
Cover of Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Publie Par M. de Francheville ... Suivant La Copie de Berlin. of 2; Volume 1

Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Publie Par M. de Francheville ... Suivant La Copie de Berlin. of 2; Volume 1