The Henriade: With The Battle Of Fontenoy, Dissertations On Man, Law Of Nature, Destruction Of Lisbon, Temple Of Taste, And Temple O

by Voltaire and Orlando Williams Wight

Book Overview

The Henriade is a book written by the French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire, and was first published in 1723. The book is an epic poem that tells the story of King Henry IV of France, and his rise to power. The poem is divided into ten cantos, and each canto tells a different part of the story. In addition to the Henriade, this book also includes other works by Voltaire, including The Battle of Fontenoy, Dissertations on Man, Law of Nature, Destruction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165611805
• ISBN13: 9781165611805
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"