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Code Politique de la France, Vol. 3 - Softcover

Assemblée Nationale Constituante, France

 
9780259777748: Code Politique de la France, Vol. 3

Synopsis

This book encompasses a collection of groundbreaking decrees that restructured France’s justice system, financial policies, public services, and religious institutions between 1789 and 1790. This book represents the initial blueprint for the profound change France underwent during the Revolution. The book details the framework for a new judicial system, introduces the concept of elected judges, and establishes the principles of a modern, secular state. It also tackles the sensitive issue of religious tithes, offering a bold challenge to long-standing church privileges. Moreover, the book sets forth plans for radical transformations in France’s fiscal and administrative systems. It introduces standardized taxation, attempts to regulate bread prices, and seeks to ensure the uninterrupted flow of supplies to Paris. These measures reflect the book’s ambitious goal of dramatically modernizing France. This book’s impact is not limited to its immediate historical context. It also provides insights into the evolution of democratic principles and ideas. By observing the challenges and successes experienced during this pivotal period, readers gain a deeper understanding of the struggles associated with the birth of modern democratic societies.

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