Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment

Delve into the profound world of ideas with the Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment, authored by a team of scholars and published by Oxford University Press Inc in 2003. Spanning an impressive 1920 pages, this comprehensive reference work covers the "long" Enlightenment, tracing the intellectual journey from the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815.

This encyclopedia features insightful articles on a wide array of topics, including mercantilism, democracy, and the vibrant exchange of ideas that took place in salons and coffeehouses. As an essential e-reference text available on Oxford's Digital Reference Shelf, it serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the transformative ideas that shaped modern thought. Explore the Enlightenment's rich legacy today!