Letters Concerning The English Nation (1778) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104157968)

""Letters Concerning the English Nation"" is a collection of letters written by the French philosopher Voltaire, originally published in 1733. The letters are written in the form of a correspondence between a fictional Persian traveler and his friends in Persia, discussing various aspects of English society and culture. Voltaire praises the English for their political and religious tolerance, their scientific advancements, and their literary achievements. He also criticizes the English for their love of luxury and their mistreatment of the poor. The book provides a unique perspective on English society from an outsider's point of view, and is considered a significant work in the Enlightenment movement. It is also notable for its influence on the American founding fathers, who were inspired by Voltaire's ideas of religious freedom and separation of powers. Overall, ""Letters Concerning the English Nation"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of English society and culture, written by one of the most influential philosophers of the Enlightenment era.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.

Author: Voltaire
ISBN-10: 1104157969
ISBN-13: 9781104157968
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d