In an effort to make science comprehensible and accessible to the masses, the French produced the most comprehensive literary work of the Enlightenment period.What was that immensely successful literary work called?
A) The Spirit of the Laws.
B) Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
C) The Social Contract.
D) The Encyclopedie.
E) Wealth of Nations.

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The Encyclopedie, also known as Encyclopédie, was a comprehensive work of Enlightenment-era knowledge, covering topics ranging from science and philosophy to crafts and trades. It was edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, and contained contributions from many of the greatest thinkers of the time. Its aim was to make knowledge accessible to the masses and promote rational thinking, and it became immensely popular and influential.

In an Effort to Make Science Comprehensible and Accessible to the Masses