"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 7" by Voltaire is a captivating journey into the realms of philosophy, science, and culture, encapsulating the essence of Enlightenment thought and intellectual inquiry. Within this volume, Voltaire explores a myriad of subjects, offering readers insightful commentary and thought-provoking analyses.From discussions on religion and morality to examinations of politics and literature, Voltaire's entries provide a comprehensive exploration of key co...

Satire, Humor and Irony in some cases have been regarded as the most effective source to understand a society, the oldest form of social study.Contents:The Cop and the Anthem by O. HenryThe Ransom of Red Chief by O. HenryWhat Stumped the Blue Jays by Mark TwainThe Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark TwainThe Toys of Peace by Saki (H. H. Munro)The Artful Hussar by Johann Peter HebelFrom The Surprising Adventures...

The Gallery of Portraits with Memoirs is a seven volumes edition which contains biographies of eminent men in literature, arts and history. Table of Contents: Volume 1: Dante Sir H. Davy Kosciusko Flaxman Copernicus Milton Jas. Watt Turenne Hon. R. Boyle Sir I. Newton Michael Angelo Moliere C. J. Fox Bossuet Lorenzo de Medici Geo. Buchanan Fénélon Sir C. Wren Corneille Halley Sully N. Poussin Harvey Sir J. Banks Volume 2: Lord Somers Smeaton Buffon Sir Thomas More La Place Handel Pascal Er...

Satire, Humor and Irony in some cases have been regarded as the most effective source to understand a society, the oldest form of social study.Contents:The Cop and the Anthem by O. HenryThe Ransom of Red Chief by O. HenryWhat Stumped the Blue Jays by Mark TwainThe Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark TwainThe Toys of Peace by Saki (H. H. Munro)The Artful Hussar by Johann Peter HebelFrom The Surprising Adventures of Baro...