Offers a study of those at the centre of Western civilization's vision of the world - the Enlightenment: nobles, priests, functionaries, men of letters, artists, explorers, soldiers and women. This book examines the fundamental structures of society, and attitudes to birth, death and sexuality.
Introduction Michel Vovelle 1: The Noble Pierre Serna 2: The Soldier Jean-Paul Bertaud 3: The Businessman Louis Bergeron 4: The Man of Letters Roger Chartier 5: The Man of Science Vincenzo Ferrone 6: The Artist Daniel Arasse 7: The Explorer Marie-Noelle Bourguet 8: The Functionary Carlo Capra 9: The Priest Dominique Julia 10: The Woman Dominique Godineau Index
