An Entertainment for Angels: Electricity in the Enlightenment by Patricia Fara - Paperback, New - Book
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Delve into the captivating world of the Enlightenment with An Entertainment for Angels: Electricity in the Enlightenment by Patricia Fara. This new paperback delves into the scientific fascination of electricity during an era brimming with intellectual curiosity. Discover how lecturers drew immense crowds with spectacular demonstrations, featuring shimmering fountains, drinks that ignited, dancers twirling on wires, and even boys who were electrified. The optimists of the Enlightenment foresaw electricity as a panacea, capable of healing ailments, enhancing agricultural yields, and even defying death. At the forefront of this electric revolution was Benjamin Franklin, a pivotal figure in developing early electrical instruments and theories. His legendary experiment with a kite to harness lightning solidified his reputation as a leading Enlightenment expert on this enigmatic force, crafting one of the era's most influential explanations. Patricia Fara, Senior Tutor at Clare College Cambridge, expertly navigates the intricate connection between the burgeoning study of electricity and the political landscape of the Enlightenment. She reveals how the demonstration of mastery over the natural world was a strategic means for Enlightenment philosophers to assert their authority within society, with their dazzling electrical performances serving as compelling proof of their exceptional capabilities. This meticulously researched volume, originally priced at €7,00, is now available for €5,00, offering an insightful exploration of a transformative period in scientific and societal history.
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An Entertainment for Angels: Electricity in the Enlightenment by Patricia Fara - Paperback, New - Book is a product, currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal (2 offers in total). Prices range from €5.00 to €6.15 depending on retailer.
Retailers commonly describe it as: paperback, new, educational and historical.
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It is currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal, with 2 offers in total.
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Prices range from €5.00 to €6.15 depending on the retailer. See the full list of offers above, sorted from cheapest.
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