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Voltaire was born the son of a prominent lawyer and from his earliest days showed a precocious literary talent. He wrote plays and novels and historical and philosophical works his outspokeness constantly landed him in trouble with the authorities. He became the leading liberal voice of the French e...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Los Angeles, CA : TMW Media, 2020.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Voltaire, > 1694-1778.
Voltaire, > 1694-1778
Authors, French > 18th century > Biography.
Écrivains français > 18e siècle > Biographies.
Authors, French
1700-1799
documentary film.
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Biographies
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Documentaires.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Voltaire was born the son of a prominent lawyer and from his earliest days showed a precocious literary talent. He wrote plays and novels and historical and philosophical works his outspokeness constantly landed him in trouble with the authorities. He became the leading liberal voice of the French enlightenment and he has had a world wide influence ever since. The video traces his fascinating life and ends with an overview of his works.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 30, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (36 minutes)
Playing Time:00:35:49