Voltaire, Philosophy of History 1st English ed.

Heading: Author: Voltaire Title: The Philosophy of History Place Published: London Publisher:Printed for I. Allcock Date Published: 1766 Description: viii, 316 pp. (8vo) 20x12.5 cm

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