Excerpt from The Moral Maxims and Reflections of the Duke De La Rochefoucauld
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent world of 17th-century France, a time of political upheaval, social unrest, and intellectual ferment. It was during this "Grand Age" of French Monarchy, amidst the chaos of the Fronde and the flourishing of literary salons, that the author's profound observations on human nature came to light. Positioning the author's life against the backdrop of this tumultuous era, this book explores the complex interplay between personal experience and philosophical reflection. The author, a prominent figure in French society, witnessed firsthand the vanity, ambition, and self-interest that drove individuals and shaped the course of history. This book delves into the depths of human motivation, exposing the often-hidden forces that govern our actions. Themes of self-love, ambition, friendship, and the complexities of social interaction are dissected with remarkable clarity and insight. Ultimately, this book offers a timeless and thought-provoking exploration of human nature, revealing the enduring relevance of the author's insights into the complexities of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331652533_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Moral Maxims and Reflections of the Duke De La Rochefoucauld: With an Introduction and NotesIt was the age when civilisation might seem to have attained the highest level compatible with the negation of fr. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147880511
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