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This biography of the great French philosopher and writer Voltaire offers a thorough and engaging account of his life and work. From his early years as a prot g of powerful aristocrats to his later advocacy for civil liberties and his prolific literary output, Voltaire's... Read Full Overview

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This biography of the great French philosopher and writer Voltaire offers a thorough and engaging account of his life and work. From his early years as a prot g of powerful aristocrats to his later advocacy for civil liberties and his prolific literary output, Voltaire's... Read Full Overview