Atheism, religion and enlightenment in pre-revolutionary Europe

This book examines the reception of the works of the baron d'Holbach throughout francophone Europe. It insists that d'Holbach's historical importance has been understated, argues the case for the existence of a significant 'Christian Enlightenment', and much more

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Main Author: Curran, Mark ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK Rochester, NY Boydell Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Series/Journal:A Royal Historical Society publication
Studies in history, New series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Religion / Enlightenment
B Europe / Atheism / Religion / Intellectual history 1680-1790
B Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry d' 1723-1789 / Atheism / Religion / Reception / Europe / French language area / History 1752-1789
Further subjects:B Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry baron d', 1723-1789 Criticism and interpretation
B Atheism and literature Europe History 18th century
B Enlightenment Europe
B Atheism and literature (Europe) History 18th century
B Atheism Europe History 18th century
B Enlightenment (Europe)
B Philosophy, French 18th century
B Atheism (Europe) History 18th century
B Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry baron d' (1723-1789)
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Summary:This book examines the reception of the works of the baron d'Holbach throughout francophone Europe. It insists that d'Holbach's historical importance has been understated, argues the case for the existence of a significant 'Christian Enlightenment', and much more
This book examines the reception of the works of the baron d'Holbach throughout francophone Europe. It insists that d'Holbach's historical importance has been understated, argues the case for the existence of a significant 'Christian Enlightenment', and much more
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-212) and index
ISBN:0861933168