eighteenth century

"The year 1707 was the start of it all, when Maiza introduced playwright Jean-Pierre to an alchemist named Fermet who, in turn, introduced Maiza to the study of alchemy. Two years later, Huey finds himself opening his heart more than he ever expected to Elmer and Monica about his troubled past. The relative peace is interrupted, though, by the arrival of an aristocratic envoy who claims to be searching for a criminal. Meanwhile, a series of new plays written by Jean-Pierre threatens to expose secrets the Mask Makers would rather have kept hidden forever..."--Provided by publisher.

Contains chronologically arranged entries that provide information about notable geopolitical events, social and cultural developments, scientific achievements, inventions, medical advances, and movements in art, architecture, music, and theater during the eighteenth century, from 1774 to 1800, and includes maps, sidebars, quotations from primary source documents, and illustrations.

Daniel Waterhouse is summoned to Europe in 1713 in hopes he can calm the dispute between Isaac Newton and scientist/philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who have independently invented calculus, while adventurer Jack Shaftoe becomes involved with Eliza, an escapee from a Turkish harem on a mission of revenge.

Contains 343 chronologically arranged entries that provide information about notable geopolitical events, social and cultural developments, scientific achievements, inventions, medical advances, and movements in art, architecture, music, and theater during the eighteenth century, and includes maps, sidebars, quotations from primary source documents, and illustrations.

Discusses various aspects of the Enlightenment including its roots, philosophes, attacks on Christianity, revolt against reason, campaigns to reform society, and legacy.

Contains chronologically arranged entries that provide information about notable geopolitical events, social and cultural developments, scientific achievements, inventions, medical advances, and movements in art, architecture, music, and theater during the eighteenth century, from 1701 to 1774, and includes maps, sidebars, quotations from primary source documents, and illustrations.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the eighteenth century around the world, covering such topics as the European monarchs, composers, the Paris art salon, the French and Indian War, American slavery, the Boston Massacre, and child labor.