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Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, the passionate fifteen-year relationship between Voltaire and Emilie du Châtelet unfolds, highlighting their intellectual pursuits and radical ideas. Emilie, a brilliant yet overlooked figure, defied societal norms, contributing significantly to science and philosophy, including concepts that influenced Einstein's theories. Their adventures included scientific experiments, court intrigues, and escapades across France, showcasing a blend of romance and intellectual revolution. The narrative is enriched by personal letters and accounts, offering a profound glimpse into their lives and the era's complexities.
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Passionate Minds, David Bodanis
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2006
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- Titel
- Passionate Minds
- Ondertitel
- Emilie du Chatelet, Voltaire, and the Great Love Affair of the Enlightenment
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- David Bodanis
- Uitgever
- Random House Children's Books
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2006
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 373
- ISBN10
- 0307237214
- ISBN13
- 9780307237217
- Reeks
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Sociale Wetenschappen, Historisch thema, Geschiedenis, Waargebeurde verhalen, Biographies, Filosofisch thema, Filosofie, Wetenschap, Frankrijk, 18e Eeuw, Biografieën van vrouwen, Biografieën van wetenschappers
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- Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, the passionate fifteen-year relationship between Voltaire and Emilie du Châtelet unfolds, highlighting their intellectual pursuits and radical ideas. Emilie, a brilliant yet overlooked figure, defied societal norms, contributing significantly to science and philosophy, including concepts that influenced Einstein's theories. Their adventures included scientific experiments, court intrigues, and escapades across France, showcasing a blend of romance and intellectual revolution. The narrative is enriched by personal letters and accounts, offering a profound glimpse into their lives and the era's complexities.