Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was one of the most significant figures of the French enlightenment. His political writings cover the period from the first volume of

This volume presents a selection of the political writings of one of the most significant figures of the French enlightenment. It contains the most important ar

Best Book of the Year – Kirkus Reviews A spirited biography of the prophetic and sympathetic philosopher who helped build the foundations of the modern world.

Presenting a selection of Voltaire's most interesting and controversial texts, many not previously translated into English, this edition of political writings i

This anthology of 81 articles is the first attempt to translate and collect the most significant political writing from the Encyclopédie (1751-1765). It includ