Political Writings

Political Writings - Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought

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Publisher's Synopsis

This edition of Voltaire's political writings presents a varied selection of his most interesting and controversial texts, many of which have not previously been translated into English. They range over the nature and legitimacy of political power, law and the social order, crime and punishment, liberty and humanity, war and peace, and the growing disorder in the French economy. They also touch on specific issues and events in pre-Revolutionary France to which Voltaire responded and in which he was closely involved, including the Seven Years' War and relations with Frederick II, the Genevan quarrels of the 1760s, and the sensational trials of Jean Calas, Sirven and the Chevalier de La Barre. A comprehensive introduction explores the background to these texts, which together reflect the full range of Voltaire's responses to the most significant issues of his time.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521437271
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 320.01
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 348
Weight: 524g
Height: 140mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 24mm