Charles-Emmanuel of Crussol
8th Duc d'UzèsBetween 1751 and 1760 the Duke of Uzes and Voltaire exchanged seven letters. Subjects such as philosophy, lifestyle, and the social life of the 18th century are described and discussed in the spirit and style of the times. Among Voltaire's papers there are 5 letters from him addressed to the Duke of Uzes but the other two are missing, and none of the letters from the Duke of Uzes to Voltaire have been found.

But Charles Emmanuel de Crussol, Duke of Uzes, had not only a lively mind, but was wily enough to have taken the precaution of copying the entire correspondance of 86 manuscript pages into a book which is still in the library of the Duchy. The letters from the Duke shed new light on and give a better understanding of the replies given by Marie-Francois Arouet, known as Voltaire.

In Spring 2007 Jacques de Crussol d'Uzes, Duke d'Uzes, would like to bring out a limited edition of this correspondence, which would be distributed as each volume is bound. Benefits from this Limited Edition would go towards further restoration of the Duchy.

The book will reproduce in its actual size the writing of the 18th century on paper. The texts will also be reproduced in printed lettering. There will be an image ? of the two correspondents, a preface by the Duke of Uzes, and a fac-simile of the first handwritten letter by Voltaire. Altogether the book will have 112 pages.

De cet ouvrage seront tirés 50 exemplaires :

• Le premier tirage de 10 exemplaires sera réalisé lorsque 10 souscripteurs seront réunis et ainsi de suite.
• Le prix d’un tirage est de 2.000 euros hors taxes.

Cette édition au tirage limité peut être acquise directement sur ce site ou au Duché d’Uzès. Vous pouvez dès à présent nous contacter pour faire part de votre intérêt et réserver un exemplaire.

CONTACT : duchy@uzes.com

Les caractéristiques du livre décrites ci-dessus ne sont pas contractuelles mais seulement indicatives. L’éditeur se réserve le droit de modifier si nécessaire certaines caractéristiques. Par contre, le nombre d’exemplaires tirés lors de cette édition originale ne sera pas modifié.

Les bénéfices tirés de cette édition participeront au financement de la restauration du Duché.