Encyclopédie by Denis Diderot
This comprehensive work is a pioneering encyclopedia that aimed to present all the world's knowledge in a systematic and accessible way. It covers a wide range of topics including arts, sciences, crafts, professions, and technology. The book is also notable for its radical and enlightenment ideas, challenging traditional institutions and advocating for freedom of thought. It played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the 18th century and beyond.
The 1545th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1751
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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- 50 Greatest Books of All Time (Globe and Mail)
- The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written (Martin Seymour-Smith)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)