Age Of Enlightened Despot, 1660-1789 (1911)

The Age of Enlightened Despot, 1660-1789 is a historical book written by Arthur Henry Johnson and published in 1911. The book explores the period of European history from the mid-17th century to the late 18th century, which is commonly referred to as the Age of Enlightenment. The author examines the political and social transformations that took place during this period, particularly the rise of enlightened despots who sought to reform their countries through enlightened policies.The book covers the reigns of various monarchs, including Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and Catherine the Great of Russia. Johnson analyzes their policies, achievements, and failures, and provides insight into the political and cultural contexts of their reigns.The book also explores the intellectual and cultural movements of the Age of Enlightenment, such as the rise of rationalism, the scientific revolution, and the emergence of new ideas about democracy, individual rights, and social justice. Johnson discusses the impact of these movements on the politics and culture of the time, and how they influenced the enlightened despots in their efforts to modernize and reform their countries.Overall, The Age of Enlightened Despot, 1660-1789 is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal period in European history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the political, social, and cultural changes that shaped the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.