Bibliograph

The enlightenment, Toney Allman ; Bruno Leone, series consultant

Type

Label

The enlightenment, Toney Allman ; Bruno Leone, series consultant

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-91) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsphotographs

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The enlightenment

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Toney Allman ; Bruno Leone, series consultant

Series statement

Understanding world history series

Summary

The Enlightenment was a transformative philosophical period in European and America during the eighteenth century. Also known as the Age of Reason, the movement emphasized the supremacy of reason, empiricism, rationalism, and individualism in all areas of human life, including religion, politics, science, and the arts. The American Revolution is but one example of the real world results of Enlightenment thinking, and, as many historians see it, Enlightenment thinking continues to shape Western civilization

Table Of Contents

The defining characteristics of the Enlightenment -- What conditions led to the Enlightenment? -- Enlightenment philosophy and religion -- Enlightenment arts and science -- Enlightenment politics and revolution -- What is the legacy of the Enlightenment?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification