“The Arrest of Voltaire and His Days in the Bastille (1717)”
One of the most influential philosophers of the 18th century, François-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, became a symbol of the Enlightenment era. Renowned for his writings criticizing religion and monarchy, Voltaire gained fame as one of the foremost intellectuals of his time. However, his bold and scathing critiques earned him powerful […]
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