Voltaire

Broschiertes Buch

The History Of Charles The Twelfth V1 (1827)

Beschreibung

The History of Charles the Twelfth V1 is a book written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, in 1827. This book is a historical account of the life and reign of Charles XII, who was the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. Voltaire's book provides a detailed description of Charles XII's early life, his accession to the throne, and his military campaigns, including the Great Northern War. The author also delves into the political and social context of the time, exploring the relationships between Sweden and its neighboring countries, as well as the internal politics of the Swedish court.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Charles XII's life. Voltaire's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the historical events and personalities of the time.Overall, The History of Charles the Twelfth V1 is an important work of historical literature that provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most important figures in Swedish history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in European history, military strategy, and the politics of the early 18th century.In Two Volumes.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.

Autor

François-Marie Arouet (1694 - 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile and prolific writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate of civil liberties, despite the risk this placed him in under the strict censorship laws of the time. As a satirical polemicist, he frequently made use of his works to criticize intolerance, religious dogma and the French institutions of his day.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 516g
• ISBN-13: 9781104914356
• ISBN-10: 1104914352
• Artikelnr.: 27048235