Voltaire

Broschiertes Buch

The History Of The War Of 1741 (1756)

Beschreibung

The History of the War of 1741 is a historical account of the conflict between Austria and Prussia, written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book was originally published in 1756, and it provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the causes, events, and consequences of the war.Voltaire's account of the war is characterized by his sharp wit and critical perspective. He is highly critical of the political and military leaders of both sides, and he exposes their flaws and failures throughout the book. He also provides a nuanced analysis of the broader political and social context of the war, exploring the complex relationships between the various European powers and the impact of the conflict on their respective societies.Despite its critical tone, The History of the War of 1741 is widely regarded as a classic work of historical writing. It is praised for its engaging style, its depth of analysis, and its ability to shed light on the complex political and social forces that shaped the conflict. The book remains a valuable resource for historians and students of European history, and it continues to be read and studied today.In Two Parts.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: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 393g
• ISBN-13: 9781437302462
• ISBN-10: 1437302467
• Artikelnr.: 25872003