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Enlightenment and Revolution: Great Figures of the 18th Century by George Fritsche

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Enlightenment and Revolution: Great Figures of the 18th Century

Author
George Fritsche
Narrator
George Fritsche
Publisher
BÄNG Management & Verlag
Publish Date
26 September 2026
Run Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Ancient, classical and medieval texts
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Enlightenment and Revolution – Great Figures of the 18th Century The 18th century was the age of the Enlightenment, great discoveries, and political revolutions. New ideas about freedom, reason, and human rights changed the world. Scientists pushed the boundaries of knowledge, composers created timeless masterpieces, and statesmen forged new nations. This audiobook introduces 14 extraordinary figures who shaped their era: from Voltaire and Rousseau to Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and on to George Washington, Catherine the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, James Cook, and Alexander von Humboldt. Their life stories speak of courage, genius, curiosity, and the pursuit of progress. A fascinating audio journey through the Age of Enlightenment—to the people whose ideas and deeds have had a decisive influence on the modern world.

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Author
George Fritsche
Narrator
George Fritsche
Duration
1 hour 25 minutes
Release Date
26 September 2026
ISBN
9783754525197
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
BÄNG Management & Verlag
Genre
Ancient, classical and medieval texts

Synopsis

Enlightenment and Revolution – Great Figures of the 18th Century The 18th century was the age of the Enlightenment, great discoveries, and political revolutions. New ideas about freedom, reason, and human rights changed the world. Scientists pushed the boundaries of knowledge, composers created timeless masterpieces, and statesmen forged new nations. This audiobook introduces 14 extraordinary figures who shaped their era: from Voltaire and Rousseau to Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and on to George Washington, Catherine the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, James Cook, and Alexander von Humboldt. Their life stories speak of courage, genius, curiosity, and the pursuit of progress. A fascinating audio journey through the Age of Enlightenment—to the people whose ideas and deeds have had a decisive influence on the modern world.

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