Recueil De Planches, sur les sciences…avec leur explication (vol i)

1781 Diderot Encyclopedia Illustrated ART of WAR Weapon Astronomy Optics Science

The Enlightenment's most-important general encyclopedia!

Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie' changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.

This rare edition is exclusively engravings of the mechanical arts including nearly 100 full-page and folding engraved plates of figures. Each section of the huge engravings is paired with a table describing what it in each illustration. Images in this tome include:

· Mathematics

o Algebra, geometry, trigonometry

· Mechanics & hydraulics

· Astronomy

· Pneumatics

· Art of military

o Forts, weapons, pistols and firearms, battering rams, trebuchet

Item number: #23941

Price: $795

DIDEROT, Denis

Recueil De Planches, sur les sciences…avec leur explication (vol i)

[Paris: Briasson; David; Le Breton; Durand, 1781.]

Details:

· Collation: Complete

o [2], 32; 76

o 95 exquisite full-page and folding plates!

· Language: French

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

· Size: ~8.75in X 6.75in (22.5cm x 17cm)

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