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Jean Le Rond D' Alembert Books

    Jean-Baptiste le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician and Enlightenment philosopher who co-edited the seminal Encyclopédie. His mathematical and physical contributions, including formulas for the wave equation and the d'Alembert operator, profoundly influenced theoretical physics. Beyond his scientific achievements, d'Alembert is also known for his probabilistic theories, which led to the development of the d'Alembert system in gambling. His legacy lies in his deep scientific insights and his intriguing, though sometimes flawed, explorations of chance.

    Oeuvres de D'Alembert
    Sur la Destruction des Jésuites en France
    Sermons by J. B. Massillon, Bishop of Clermont. To Which is Prefixed, the Life of the Author

    • Sermons by J. B. Massillon, Bishop of Clermont. To Which is Prefixed, the Life of the Author

      • 550 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Jean-Baptiste Massillon was one of the most eloquent and influential preachers of 18th-century France, known for his fiery sermons and his uncompromising attacks on social injustice. This volume collects some of his most famous and powerful sermons, along with a detailed biography by the philosopher Jean le Rond D'Alembert. Whether you are a student of history, theology, or literature, this book is an essential resource for understanding the intellectual and spiritual currents of the Enlightenment.

      Sermons by J. B. Massillon, Bishop of Clermont. To Which is Prefixed, the Life of the Author

    • Sur la Destruction des Jésuites en France

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Experience the drama and intrigue of 18th century France with Sur la Destruction des Jésuites en France. Written by the celebrated philosopherJean le Rond d' Alembert, this book charts the rise and fall of the Jesuits, a powerful religious order that came under attack from the French government. Full of political intrigue, scandalous revelations, and stirring calls to action, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in French history.

      Sur la Destruction des Jésuites en France