The Development of Modern Europe an Introduction to the Study of Current History, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Harvey Robinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330261755 ISBN 13: 9781330261750

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

How Europe rebuilt itself after Napoleon .

This section explains how the restored French monarchy tried to govern with a liberal Charter, and how that mix of kingship and reform shaped politics across the country.

In clear terms, it describes Louis XVIII’s rule, the Charter’s limits, and the new two–chamber system. It shows why political parties formed and how moderates, ultra‑royalists, and liberals competed for influence. The passage also connects France’s domestic scene to wider European tensions that led to further upheaval.
What you’ll read about:

• The balance between royal power and representative institutions after 1814
• How the Charter mirrored some English ideas while keeping royal prerogatives
• The rise of political factions and the challenges they posed to Restoration politics
• The groundwork for future upheavals, including the Revolution of 1830

Ideal for readers who want a concise view of how post‑Napoleonic France set the stage for modern European politics and the dynamics that propelled early 19th‑century reform movements.

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About the Author

Charles A. Beard (1874-1948) is regarded as one of the most influential American historians in the first half of the twentieth century. He is famous for his evaluation of the founding fathers of the United States, who he believed were motivated by economics as opposed to philosophical principles. Some of his works include An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States, Economic Origins of Jeffersonian Democracy, and The Administration and Politics of Tokyo.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330261755
• ISBN 13: 9781330261750
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 526