This is a concise, interesting explanation of a very combustible individual of the French Enlightenment: Voltaire. He was born at the right time for his views. He refused to offer special regard to anyone because of the accident of their birth. Because he thought everyone should be treated equally, he was before his time. Voltaire's view that even the existence of God should be questioned, kept him in hot water with the Catholic Church of France.
If Voltaire had not lived, America would not have been the place as it was created. Voltaire encouraged religious, political and legal reforms that are common now, but unheard of in his time. The beauty of this book is that it showed clearly how Voltaire affected the French Revolution and the American experience. We are indebted to this Frenchman.
If Voltaire had not lived, America would not have been the place as it was created. Voltaire encouraged religious, political and legal reforms that are common now, but unheard of in his time. The beauty of this book is that it showed clearly how Voltaire affected the French Revolution and the American experience. We are indebted to this Frenchman.
