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Voltaire's 1765 work critically examines the authenticity of the testament attributed to Cardinal de Richelieu, a prominent 17th-century French statesman. Through a thorough investigation of historical and legal evidence, he argues that the testament is likely a forgery. Additionally, Voltaire uses this inquiry to highlight the corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church of his time. The book exemplifies his scholarly rigor and commitment to historical truth, making it a significant contribution to literature and criticism.
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Doutes Nouveaux Sur Le Testament Attribue Au Cardinal De Richelieu (1765), Voltaire
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- Title
- Doutes Nouveaux Sur Le Testament Attribue Au Cardinal De Richelieu (1765)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9781104118952
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Voltaire's 1765 work critically examines the authenticity of the testament attributed to Cardinal de Richelieu, a prominent 17th-century French statesman. Through a thorough investigation of historical and legal evidence, he argues that the testament is likely a forgery. Additionally, Voltaire uses this inquiry to highlight the corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church of his time. The book exemplifies his scholarly rigor and commitment to historical truth, making it a significant contribution to literature and criticism.