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

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 of Lisbon, Temple of Taste, and Temple of Friendship. The Battle of Fontenoy is a poem that describes the famous battle between the French and the British in 1745. Dissertations on Man is a philosophical work that explores the nature of humanity and the role of reason in human affairs. Law of Nature is a treatise on natural law, which was an important concept in Enlightenment philosophy. The Destruction of Lisbon is a historical account of the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755. The Temple of Taste is a satirical work that criticizes the excesses of the French court, while the Temple of Friendship is a tribute to the friendship between Voltaire and his friend, the French philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Overall, this book is a collection of some of Voltaire's most important works, and provides a comprehensive overview of his ideas and philosophy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Enlightenment thought, French history, or literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.