Title: Absolutism and the scientific revolution, 1600-1720
Description: "This unique set of biographical dictionaries takes a cultural approach not typically found in general biographical dictionaries. These volumes provide basic information on the significant literary, artistic, philosophical, religious, scientific, musical, and economic figures of each era. The completed series will cover eight major cultural eras, including: The Ancient World, Medieval Europe and the Rise of Christendom, The Late Medieval Age, Renaissance and Reformation, Absolutism and the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment and Revolution, Industrialization and Imperialism, and The Modern Age."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Authoritarianism, Intellectual life, Enlightenment, Dictionaries, Biography, History, Science, history
Places: Europe
Time periods: 17th century, 18th century