Memoirs, Illustrating the History of Jacobinism, Vol. 2: Part II.

Description: This book delves into the intellectual and philosophical roots of the French Revolution, specifically focusing on the role of prominent thinkers like Voltaire and D'Alembert. The author argues that their ideas, initially aimed at challenging religious dogma, ultimately paved the way for a radical critique of monarchical authority. Through meticulous analysis of historical documents and personal correspondence, the author reveals how the concepts of "Liberty and Equality" gradually shifted from the realm of faith to the sphere of politics. This intellectual transformation, the author contends, fueled a growing resentment towards the perceived despotism of kings and sowed the seeds of revolution. By tracing the evolution of these ideas and their impact on key figures of the Enlightenment, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between philosophy, politics, and social change. Ultimately, it sheds light on the enduring influence of Enlightenment thought on our understanding of power, freedom, and the legitimacy of political authority. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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