Voltaire: Political Writings
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Part of Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
- Real Author: Frangois Marie Voltaire
- Editor: David Williams, University of Sheffield
- Date Published: July 1994
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521437271
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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.
Read more- An appearance in English of many of the most controversial and interesting Voltairean texts
- Provides a broad picture of Voltaire's politics in key areas
- Illuminates both abstract topics and specific events in pre-Revolutionary France
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- Date Published: July 1994
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521437271
- length: 348 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 20 mm
- weight: 0.502kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
Bibliographical note
Select bibliography
Biographical note
Editorial note
Note on translation
Articles from the Pocket Philosophical Dictionary
Articles from the Questions on the Encyclopaedia
The A B C, or Dialogues between A B C, translated from the English by Mr Huet
Other writings: Republican ideas. By a member of a public body
Thoughts on public administration
The rights of men and the usurpations of others
Commentary on the book On Crimes and Punishments
Dialogue between a philosopher and a comptroller-general of finance
Index.
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