1786 Historical and Critical Memoirs of the Life and Writings of M. de Voltaire
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Illustrated, Leather Binding
Illustrated with a frontispiece.
Translated from French into English.
ESTC citation number T63307.
Louis-Mayeul Chaudon's important biography on Voltaire, a historical and critical account of the life and works of Voltaire.
Voltaire was an immensely influential writer of the French Enlightenment. He was famous for his outspoken wit, satire, and for his criticism of the Roman Catholic Church, and for his prolific authorship, writing more than twenty-thousand letters during his life, as well as more than two-thousand books and pamphlets.
Voltaire was also a significant figure in French court of the eighteenth century, with his works being read by the likes of Madame de Pompadour.
Condition
In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Joints are a little cracked. Surface cracks to the spine. Light bumping to the spine and extremities, with a little loss to the tail of the spine. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the odd light spot. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page.
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