Voltaire A Concise Biography

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: In this program from the Famous Authors series, viewers are introduced to the biography and work of the French writer Voltaire. The video discusses conditions and politics of 18th century France, and reviews important tenents of the Enlightenment, both critical to understanding the writer's work. Voltaire was often in trouble, and sometimes imprisoned, for voicing his controversial views and mocking the court.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (35 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on July 27, 2011.
Formatted Contents Note:	Voltaire's Vision (3:09) -- 18th Century French Royalty (3:23) -- Voltaire Pens Controversy (3:04) -- Voltaire's Company (1:49) -- Voltaire Goes Too Far (2:06) -- Voltaire's Liaison (2:51) -- Voltaire Influences Royalty (4:03) -- Voltaire Seeks a Permanent Residence (2:26) -- Ecrasez L'infame, Wipe Out Corruption (1:51) -- Standing Up for Integrity (2:00) -- Voltaire in Paris for the Last Time (2:12) -- Credits: Voltaire: A Concise Biography (0:45) -- An Overview of Voltaire's Works (5:34)
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Target Audience Note:	10 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
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