Europe and the Enlightened Despots
Europe and the Enlightened Despots
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Part of the "Access to History" series, aimed mainly at advanced level students, this text focuses on the enlightened ideas of 18th-century thinkers and the extent to which such concepts were utilized by European monarchs.
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Europe and the Enlightened Despots by Walter Oppenheim
This text focuses on two main themes: the ideas of the enlightened thinkers of the 18th century; and the extent to which such concepts were utilized by European monarchs. The discussion considers why these rulers were anxious to be associated with enlightened ideas, yet so rarely put them into practice. The minor rulers who can be classed as enlightened despots and the influence of the Enlightenment on the conduct of foreign policy are also considered. The book is part of the "Access to History" series, which provides a concise and readable introduction to major periods and topics in European and British history for both the higher level student and the general reader. Study guides for students are included in each chapter.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340535592 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340535598 |
| Title | Europe and the Enlightened Despots |
| Author | Walter Oppenheim |
| Series | Access To History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder Arnold |
| Year published | 1990-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |