This book presents a series of extracts from the diary of Barbier, an 18th century French lawyer. The diarist provides a rich and detailed insight into the events of his time, giving a unique perspective on life and events at the French court as well as the general political landscape of the day. With its focus on public events and the movements of armies, the book offers a panorama of the period, allowing the reader to experience these times as they unfolded. The diarist covers topics as diverse as royal marriages, campaigns and military conflicts, official protocols, social life and court rituals, providing a fascinating look at the intricacies of life and power in that period of French history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of extracts from the diary of Barbier, an 18th century French lawyer. The diarist provides a rich and detailed insight into the events of his time, giving a unique perspective on life and events at the French court as well as the general political landscape of the day. With its focus on public events and the movements of armies, the book offers a panorama of the period, allowing the reader to experience these times as they unfolded. The diarist covers topics as diverse as royal marriages, campaigns and military conflicts, official protocols, social life and court rituals, providing a fascinating look at the intricacies of life and power in that period of French history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259255871_0
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