A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century History

A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century History
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Publisher : Penguin Hardcover
Total Pages : 880
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ISBN-10 : 0141390492
ISBN-13 : 9780141390499
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century History by : Jeremy Black

Download or read book A Dictionary of Eighteenth-century History written by Jeremy Black and published by Penguin Hardcover. This book was released on 2001 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighteenth century was a dramatic time of spectacular contrasts: the age of enlightenment, exploration and improvement on the one hand, and of revolution, rioting, cruelty and vice on the other hand. This richly fascinating guide covers this exciting, rumbustious world in every aspect, stretching as far as Africa, China and India, covering its personalities, politics and ideas, with information on artists, writers and musicians including Mozart, Blake, Goya, Johnson and Hogarth. A helpful chronology, charts and maps make this an indispensable guide to all the exoticism, adventure and promise of a remarkable age.


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