Roger Pearson Voltaire Almighty: A Life in Pursuit of Freedom Hardcover 2005

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First edition

This is a First U.S. Edition hardcover copy of 'Voltaire Almighty: A Life in Pursuit of Freedom' by Roger Pearson, published by Bloomsbury in 2005. This stunning biography provides a lively look at the life and thought of one of the major forces behind the European Enlightenment. The book features a comprehensive look at Voltaire's plays, verse, and personal life, including his relationships with Emilie du Châtelet and Mary Louise Denis. Details Author: Roger Pearson Title: Voltaire Almighty: A Life in Pursuit of Freedom Publisher: Bloomsbury Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Edition: First U.S. Edition, 2005 ISBN: 9781582346304 The book is in excellent pre-owned condition with light shelf wear to the dust jacket edges consistent with age. The interior pages are clean and the binding is tight. Please review all photos for a complete assessment of condition. Voltaire biography, Enlightenment history, French philosophy, Roger Pearson book, Voltaire Almighty, life of Voltaire, 2005 hardcover biography, pursuit of freedom, Enlightenment thinkers, French literature history, historical biography book, philosophy biography, Voltaire studies, 18th century France, intellectual history, freedom and reason, Voltaire life story, Voltaire works analysis, Enlightenment era biography, academic biography hardcover

• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Year: 2005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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