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History and Controversy Behind an 18th Century Bestseller

Jeffrey S. Ravel, MIT Associate Professor of History, explores the historical background, important figures and controversy involved in publishing one of the most important publications of the 18th century: 'Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers.'

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