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With its tale of illegitimacy, prison, stardom, exile and love affairs, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings the father of Enlightenment vividly to life.
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With its tale of illegitimacy, prison, stardom, exile, love affairs and tireless battles against critic, priest and king, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings the father of Enlightenment vividly to life