Encyclopédie Ou Dictionnaire Raisonné Des Sciences Des Arts Et Des Métiers; Volume 38

One of the most significant works of the Enlightenment period, the Encyclopédie is a monumental reference work that seeks to collect and organize all of humanity's knowledge in a systematic, accessible way. Edited by Denis Diderot and containing contributions from some of the most prominent intellectual figures of the day, this ambitious project represents a hallmark of human achievement and a testament to the power of collaborative endeavor.