An edition of The Enlightenment (1990)
The Enlightenment
By Roy Sydney Porter
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Publish Date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave
Language
eng
Pages
95
Description:
While acknowledging France at the eve of the Revolution as the root of the modern world, Porter also makes a case for considering Britain's importance in catapulting the world into modernity.
subjects: Enlightenment, Intellectual life, Europe, Social conditions, Europe, intellectual life, Europe, history, 18th century, Aufklärung, Geschichte, Verlichting (cultuurgeschiedenis), Modern Philosophy, Philosophy, History, Great britain, intellectual life, Great britain, history, 18th century, Social Change, Culture, Religion, Science, Politics
Places: Europe, Great Britain
Times: 18th century