Volume 1 is also available.Very light wear to the book and jacket. A small chip to the upper edge of the rear panel of the protected dust jacket. Clean and unmarked. The first volume won the 1967 U.S. National Book Award in History and Biography. It has been argued that with The Enlightenment, Gay first formulated the interpretation that the Enlightenment brought political modernization to the West, in terms of introducing democratic values and institutions and the creation of modern, liberal democracies. Gay elaborated on the subject in The Enlightenment; a Comprehensive Anthology published by Simon & Schuster in 1973. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!

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Title: The Enlightenment: An Interpretation: The Science of Freedom
Publisher: Alfred A Knopf, New York
Publication Date: 1969
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Weight: 2 pounds

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The Book Shed, now an internet only bookshop, has been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association for over twenty-five years. We stock good, hand selected books in a wide range of subjects. Our inventory is deep in cook books, philosophy and religion, American history and literature, especially British fiction particularly the works of and about Anthony Powell and his twelve novel sequence A Dance to the Music of Time. Items may be purchased through the ABE website, via PayPal or by contacting us directly to arrange payment. Very occasionally additional shipping will be required for heavy items or sets most often for overseas delivery. Every effort is made to have your purchase in the US postal system within 24 hours. Tracking number and delivery estimate always provided. Please call (802) 345-3081 if you wish to use other delivery services. very effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. Like us on Facebook or you may also find us on the web at ABE Books and Biblio. We work hard to maintain a five star rating on these sites.

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