Synopsis
This major new book addresses the question, what is the state?, through an examination of the most important continental state of early modern Europe, France. Professor Collins combines a reinterpretation of early modern French society with a reevaluation of the French monarchical state, rejecting the absolute monarchy paradigm and offering in its place a more nuanced, balanced view of the monarchy. His revisionist focus is on the problems of the Old Regime within the context of their own political system.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
What is the State? Combining a reinterpretation of early modern French society with a reevaluation of the French monarchical state, this study rejects the absolute monarchy paradigm. Its revisionist focus is on the problems of the Old Regime within the context of their own political system.
About the Author
James B. Collins is Professor of History at Georgetown University. His previous publications include From Tribes to Nation: The Making of France, c. 500-1799 (2002), The Ancien Régime and the French Revolution (2002) and Classes, Estates and Order in Early Modern Brittany (1994).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The State in Early Modern France (New Approaches to...
Stock Image
The State in Early Modern France (New Approaches to European History, Series Number 5)
Published by
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1995
ISBN 10: 052138284X
ISBN 13: 9780521382847
Used
Hardcover
Seller: East Kent Academic, Bridge, Canterbury, KENT, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ex-university library with usual stamps. Textbook addresses fundamental questions on the nature of the state in early modern Europe through an analysis of the most important continental state, France. 280 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £7.75. Seller Inventory # 6786
Buy Used
US$ 37.27
US$ 14.94 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The State in Early Modern France (New Approaches to European History) (Volume 5)
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 052138284X
ISBN 13: 9780521382847
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Poor. Volume 5. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780521382847. Seller Inventory # 9795582
Buy Used
US$ 133.81
US$ 42.08 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The State in Early Modern France (New Approaches to European History) (Volume 5)
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 1995
ISBN 10: 052138284X
ISBN 13: 9780521382847
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Poor. Volume 5. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780521382847. Seller Inventory # 9795581
Buy Used
US$ 133.81
US$ 42.08 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available