Les Ruines, Ou Méditation Sur Les Révolutions Des Empires
1791
Les Ruines, Ou Méditation Sur Les Révolutions Des Empires
1791
Les Ruines, Ou Méditation Sur Les Révolutions Des Empires, published in 1791 by C.-F. Volney, is a philosophical treatise examining the rise and fall of civilizations through the lens of historical ruins. The narrative follows a protagonist's journey through the remnants of ancient empires, particularly in Egypt and Syria, prompting reflections on tyranny, power dynamics, and the fragility of societies. Volney's work emphasizes the moral lessons derived from history, contributing to discussions on ethics, liberty, and the human condition.
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“From this we conclude, that, to live in harmony and peace…we must trace a line of distinction between those (assertions) that are capable of verification, and those that are not; (we must) separate by an inviolable barrier the world of fantastical beings from the world of realities.””
— C.-F. Volney
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