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[https://www.amazon.com/History-Enlightenment-Hugh-Trevor-Roper/dp/0300139349 by Hugh Trevor-Roper 29/6/10 Amazon] | [https://www.amazon.com/History-Enlightenment-Hugh-Trevor-Roper/dp/0300139349 by Hugh Trevor-Roper 29/6/10 Amazon] | ||
Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914–2003) is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays. This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career—many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. | Arguably the leading British historian of his generation, Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914–2003) is most celebrated and admired as the author of essays. This volume brings together some of the most original and radical writings of his career—many hitherto inaccessible, one never before published, all demonstrating his piercing intellect, urbane wit, and gift for elegant, vivid narrative. | ||
=====The Enlightenment in Global History by Sebastian Conrad===== | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdU_mX2K0QM by NYUAD Institute YouTube] | |||
In many accounts of world history, the Enlightenment occupies a prominent place, marking the beginning of intellectual and cultural modernity. But these narratives have remained deeply Eurocentric. This talk suggests reading the history of Enlightenment as a history of global conjunctures. Claims to Enlightenment were literally co-produced by historical actors from a variety of locations in their attempt to think globally and come to terms with the challenges of an integrating world. | |||
