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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire Seated

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire Seated", created by Jean-Antoine Houdon in 1781 (Terra-cotta, height 120 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire's Library in the New Hermitage

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire's Library in the New Hermitage", created by Konstantin Andreyevich Ukhtomsky in 1859 (Watercolour on paper, 421 x 264 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire Planting Trees

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire Planting Trees", created by Jean Huber from 1750-75 (Oil on canvas, 53 x 43 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire's Morning

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire's Morning", created by Jean Huber from 1750-75 (Oil on canvas, 53 x 45 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire Welcoming His Guests

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire Welcoming his Guests", created by Jean Huber from 1750-75 (Oil on canvas, 54 x 45 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Voltaire Narrating a Fable

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Voltaire Narrating a Fable", created by Jean Huberz (Oil on panel, 33 x 23 cm).
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Candide

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting and informative site looks at Voltaire's humorous criticism of power and wealth. Find out about the characters and their motivations in this comprehensive site.
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Voltaire (Francois Marie Abouet)

For Students 9th - 10th
(1694-1778) French poet, historian, and philosopher
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Voltaire (Francois Marie Abouet)

For Students 9th - 10th
(1694-1778) French poet, historian, and philosopher
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Voltaire (Francois Marie Abouet)

For Students 9th - 10th
An eminent author, born in Paris, France, Nov. 21, 1694; died there May 30, 1778.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Voltaire

For Students 9th - 10th
A French philosopher during the French Enlightenment.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Voltaire

For Students 9th - 10th
A French Englightenment writer and philosopher, who is well known for his advocacy of civil liberties.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University links to excerpts of Newton's major works. Please scroll down to find the section on Newton titled "The Creation of Classical Physics." You will be able to actually read some of Newton's work! Read...
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Marxist Origins of Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shows the reasons for Karl Marx's belief in a command economy, and contrasts Marx's views from other philosophers such as Locke and Voltaire.
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Luminarium: Passion vs. Rationalism in "Paradise Lost"

For Students 9th - 10th
Critical essay examining Milton's views on emotion and intellect. Features short excerpts and comparisons to Pope and Voltaire.
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Unesco: Germany: Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin

For Students 9th - 10th
With 500 ha of parks and 150 buildings constructed between 1730 and 1916, Potsdam's complex of palaces and parks forms an artistic whole, whose eclectic nature reinforces its sense of uniqueness. It extends into the district of...

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