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A Hotbed of geniusA Hotbed of genius

A Hotbed of genius

Jean Jones, David Daiches, Jones, Peter

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In 'Hotbed of Genius', David Daiches explains what the term Scottish Enlightenment means. Examining the period between 1730 and 1790, this book looks at the lives of notable individuals such as David Hume, Adam Smith, Joseph Black and James Hutton, as well as looking at the relationship between Scotland and America.

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OL Work ID
OL18219096W

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Intellectual lifeEnlightenment

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