Lloyd Spencer

Introducing the Enlightenment: A Graphic Guide (Introducing (Icon Books))

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ISBN 13:: 9781848311794
author:: Lloyd Spencer
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Icon Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.1 x 16.8 cm
Genre:: History,
Condition:: New
supplier_id:: 17
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The Enlightenment A Graphic Guide by Lloyd Spencer provides an accessible introduction to the key figures of 18th-century intellectual movement. This concise guide explores the lives and ideas of influential thinkers, including Voltaire, Diderot, Adam Smith, Samuel Johnson, Immanuel Kant, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. During this pivotal period in human history, these individuals sought to challenge prevailing attitudes on morality, science, and politics. Their work had a profound impact on Western society, shaping the course of modern thought and culture. Through clear and engaging graphics, Spencer brings this complex era to life, making it easier for readers to understand the significance of the Enlightenment. By examining the ideas and contributions of these pioneering thinkers, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual currents that continue to shape our world today.

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