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Annals Of The Empire: From The Reign Of Charlemagne (1755)

Annals Of The Empire: From The Reign Of Charlemagne (1755)

Voltaire

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligion General Architecture History

ISBN10: 1436525578
ISBN13: 9781436525572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Annals of the Empire: From the Reign of Charlemagne is a historical book written by the French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book was first published in 1755 and is considered one of Voltaire's most important works. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Holy Roman Empire, starting from the reign of Charlemagne in the 8th century until the early 18th century. Voltaire provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments of the empire during this period.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the reign of Charlemagne and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire. The second part covers the medieval period, including the Crusades, the rise of the papacy, and the struggles between the German emperors and the Italian city-states. The third part covers the early modern period, including the Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, and the decline of the Holy Roman Empire.Throughout the book, Voltaire provides his own commentary on the events and personalities of the time. He is critical of the Church and the aristocracy and champions the Enlightenment values of reason, tolerance, and progress.Annals of the Empire: From the Reign of Charlemagne is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe, the Holy Roman Empire, or the Enlightenment. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the ideas and perspectives of one of the greatest thinkers of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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