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The Enlightenment World

Peter Jones editor Iain McCalman editor Martin Fitzpatrick editor Christa Knellwolf editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:24th Nov '06

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The Enlightenment World offers an informed, comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the European Enlightenment (c. 1720–1800) as both an historical epoch and a cultural formation.

This prestigious collection begins with the intellectual origins of the Enlightenment, and spans early formations up to both contemporary and modern critics of the Enlightenment.

The chapters, written by leading international experts, represent the most cutting-edge research within the field and include:

  • the high enlightenment
  • polite culture and the arts
  • reforming the world
  • material and popular culture
  • transformations and exploration.

Covering topics as diverse as government, fashion, craftsmen and artisans, philanthropy, cross-cultural encounters, feminism, censorship, science and education, this volume provides a thorough survey of the Enlightenment in Europe.

'A triumph ... The volume combines all the best features of the Routledge Worlds series ... in this case we really do have "the best study of the Enlightenment World ever produced".' - Historical Journal

The volume will be of immeasurable help to those who want to explore the moving frontiers of Enlightenment studies, and it will undoubtedly encourage students to look for new challenges.’English Historical Review


'[the Enlightenment World] will be an indespensible starting-point' - English Historical Review

The volume will be of immeasurable help to those who want to explore the moving frontiers of Enlightenment studies, and it will undoubtedly encourage students to look for new challenges.’English Historical Review

ISBN: 9780415404082

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1360g

736 pages