Title: The Enlightenment
First published: 1990
Description: While acknowledging France at the eve of the Revolution as the root of the modern world, Porter also makes a case for considering Britain's importance in catapulting the world into modernity.
Subjects: Enlightenment, Intellectual life, Europe, Social conditions, Europe, intellectual life, Europe, history, 18th century, Aufklärung, Geschichte, Verlichting (cultuurgeschiedenis), Modern Philosophy, Philosophy, History, Great britain, intellectual life, Great britain, history, 18th century, Social Change, Culture, Religion, Science, Politics
Places: Europe, Great Britain
Time periods: 18th century