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The 18th Century (1701-1800)

The 18th Century (1701-1800) - Defining Documents in World History

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Publisher's Synopsis

These volumes highlight important historical documents –speeches, letters, manifestos and more –from influential figures during this pivotal century. Readers will find detailed, thought-provoking analysis of:

  • Emanuel Swedenborg: Invitation to the New Church
  • Voltaire: Candide
  • Thomas Malthus: An Essay on the Principle of Population
  • Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations
  • Qianlong: Letter to George III
Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. From the Enlightenment to the advent of revolutionary movements around the world toward the end of the century, these volumes provide thoughtful analysis of documents and speeches allowing readers to gain a better understanding of the currents running through the history of the eighteenth century. An important resource for the history collections of high schools, undergraduate libraries and public libraries.

Book information

ISBN: 9781682175811
Publisher: Salem Press
Imprint: Salem Press
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 909.7
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xiii, 367
Weight: 1156g
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 29mm

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