Identifier | 17605 |
Name | 600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers |
ProductCategoryName | Boeken |
Description | '600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers' is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time... |
Price | 8.99 |
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DescriptionLong | '600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers' is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. <p> During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. </p><p> While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. </p><p> A superb read for dipping in and out of.</p><p> </p><p> Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 - 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Montesquieu (1689 - 1755) was a Frenchman, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Also born in France, Denis Diderot (1713 - 1784) was a writer and central figure in the Age of Enlightenment. </p><p> Scottish economist, Adam Smith (1723 - 1790) wrote treatises on morality and economics. German physicist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799) satirised superstition and wrote extensively about natural phenomena. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732 - 1799) was a French playwright, spy, diplomat, and watchmaker.</p> |
CategoryPath | Boeken>Luisterboeken>Engels |
Subcategories | Luisterboeken |
Subsubcategories | Engels |
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ExtraInfo | Voor Luisterrijk app en als mp3 download |
EAN | 9782821179080 |