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Book SynopsisIncluding a translation of the "Treatise of the Three Imposters", this book examines the treatise in its literary, political and philosophical context. It shows that the 18th-century satire arose from a reflection on philosophy and history. Essays on the background of the work are also given.
Trade ReviewThere is a whole world here—little known to anglophone scholarship—that may have had more influence on the development of modern political theory and philosophy than many of the 'greats'. -- John Christian Laursen, University of California, Riverside
This volume contains a new, accurate translation of one version of the Treatise along with related works which were published together in a 1777 edition. ...Anderson's fascinating essays should interest students of early modern philosophy....... -- Christopher Kelly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County * Albert E. Gunn and Staff *
This is a useful volume. * History Of Poltical Thought *
This volume makes available in English a capital text of the radical, anti-religious Enlightenment. Anderson's extensive annotations and interpretive essay provide a rich introduction to the work's philosophic context and implications. -- Thomas Pangle, University of Toronto
This volume contains a new, accurate translation of one version of the Treatise along with related works which were published together in a 1777 edition. ...Anderson's fascinating essays should interest students of early modern philosophy... -- Christopher Kelly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County * Albert E. Gunn and Staff *
