Protestations de MM. Rougnard, Rey en Loyer, Conseillers au Pr�sidial de Lyon, Et de M. Barou du Soleil, Procureur du Roi au M�me Si�ge: Contre ... de Justice, du Mois de Mai (French Edition) - Hardcover

Bonaventure Rougnard

9780366935918: Protestations de MM. Rougnard, Rey en Loyer, Conseillers au Pr�sidial de Lyon, Et de M. Barou du Soleil, Procureur du Roi au M�me Si�ge: Contre ... de Justice, du Mois de Mai (French Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0366935917 ISBN 13: 9780366935918

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book captures the escalating tension between a French city's officers and the monarchy during the 18th century. When new legislation threatened the city's livelihood, the officers found themselves in conflict with the law. The author delves into the intricacies of their struggle, as they grappled with the weight of their oaths and the dilemma of maintaining their livelihoods while upholding their principles. The detailed accounts of meetings, protests, and correspondence meticulously document the officers' unwavering commitment to justice and the preservation of traditional rights. The book's insights shed light on the complexities of power dynamics, the fragility of institutions during times of change, and the timeless struggle between loyalty and conscience. This thought-provoking work offers valuable perspectives on the nature of authority, the limits of obedience, and the resilience of those who stand by their convictions. It is a compelling historical narrative that resonates with contemporary debates on the relationship between law, authority, and individual conscience.

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