Can you imagine how the world would be different today if there had been no Enlightenment era?The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people's thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society.Even ordinary people began to question the entrenched beliefs and dogmas.
Author(s): Billy Wellman
106 Pages
History, Europe
Description
About the Book
The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people's thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society.
Book Synopsis
Can you imagine how the world would be different today if there had been no Enlightenment era?
The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people's thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society.
Even ordinary people began to question the entrenched beliefs and dogmas. They wanted education, justice, freedom, and progress. They struggled to eliminate despotic rulers and desired to be governed by democratically elected representatives.
But how did this fundamental shift in thinking occur in a relatively short period? And who were the great thinkers and philosophers of that era who dared to go against the established authority of the church and the power of the autocrats? Are you curious about how the Enlightenment influenced the French and American Revolutions?
If so, this book holds the answers you seek.
You will also learn about the following:
The ideals of the Enlightenment, including reason, individual freedom, and democracy;
How the average person viewed the Enlightenment;
The philosophy and impact of great thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, Hume, and Voltaire;
How the American and French Revolutions brought about changes to the traditional monarchy;
The massive progress in education, science, and social justice;
A brief look at the Scientific Revolution and the inventions that changed history;
The explosive growth of trade and commerce that reduced poverty and created wealth;
The remarkable women who stood up for women's rights;
And much, much more!
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 106
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Billy Wellman
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Billy Wellman
Language: English
Street Date: August 10, 2023
TCIN: 1009795204
UPC: 9798887652238
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-0795
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.31 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.69 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.