D'Alembert by Joseph Bertrand
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| Author | Bertrand, Joseph, 1822-1900 |
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| Title | D'Alembert |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Zangrando, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "D'Alembert" by Joseph Bertrand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Jean d'Alembert, a prominent figure in the field of mathematics and philosophy during the Enlightenment. The text not only highlights his scientific achievements but also explores his personal struggles and relationships, providing readers with a comprehensive look at the life of this influential thinker. The opening of the work introduces d'Alembert's early life, detailing his abandonment shortly after birth and subsequent upbringing. His mother placed him in the care of a wet nurse, while his father was a military officer unaware of his existence. As the narrative progresses, it showcases d'Alembert's intellectual development, his education at a prestigious college, and the early influences that shaped his character. The text hints at the challenges he faced throughout his life, from his beginnings as an abandoned child to his eventual rise as a celebrated member of the scientific community, emphasizing the resilience and determination that defined him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Alembert, Jean Le Rond d', 1717-1783 |
| Subject | Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15543 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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