Voltaire: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) [Hardcover]

Frangois Marie Voltaire (Author), David Williams (Editor)

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Publication Date: June 24, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0521431166 | ISBN-13: 978-0521431163

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. Their themes include the nature and legitimacy of political power, law and the social order, and the growing disorder in the French economy, and in addition they touch on specific issues such as the Seven Years' War and relations with Frederick II, and the sensational trials of Jean Calas, Sirver and the Chevalier De La Barre.

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Presenting a selection of Voltaire's most interesting and controversial texts, many not previously translated into English, this edition of political writings includes the nature and legitimacy of political power, law and the social order, and the growing disorder in the French economy.

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• Hardcover: 344 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 24, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521431166
• ISBN-13: 978-0521431163
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,820,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This was a gift and I haven't read it, however I never expected to get it in time for the occasion I was going to give it on. Yet, it arrived that morning, despite the Christmas holiday, just in time for me to wrap it and give to my nephew.