Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Conscience of an Era - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Winwar, Frances
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House. Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. c1961. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A first edition/first printing in Good+ condition with sunning to the board and page edges, other edgewear and some age toning in a Very Good- dust-jacket that has rubbing, scuffing, minor chipping and adhesive residue on the front foldover; In this book, Winwar tells the story of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of the most influential thinkers of the 18th century. Rousseau's ideas - such as the belief that humans are naturally good and that society can be improved by removing restraints on individual freedom - had a profound impact on the development of modern democracy. This book provides a fascinating insight into Rousseau's life and thought, and is essential reading for anyone interested in 18th century history.; 8vo; 366 pages; TBC .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 52828
- Title
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Conscience of an Era - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Winwar, Frances
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- c1961
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science / Philosophy;
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