Civilisation in Europe.General History of Civilisation in Europe,from the Fall of the Roman Empire Till the French Revolution

M. F. Guizot

ISBN 10: 9358715499 / ISBN 13: 9789358715491

Published by Double 9 Books LLP, IN, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Civilisation in Europe.General History of Civilisation in Europe,from the Fall of the Roman Empire Till the French Revolution
• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, IN
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9358715499
• ISBN 13: 9789358715491
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 13.97W x 1.4H x 21.59D centimeters 13.97 centimeters width by 1.4 centimeters height by 21.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 363 grams

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Synopsis

French politician and historian François Guizot wrote the book "Civilization in Europe," which was first published in 1828. The history of European civilisation from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution is examined in this book. Guizot contends that a succession of social, political, and intellectual revolutions marked the growth of European culture and aided in the progression of human development. In addition, he stresses the value of constitutional governance, individual freedom, and the rule of law in the advancement of European civilisation. The work was extensively read and liked and had a profound influence on 19th-century European philosophy.

About the Author

French historian, politician, and academic François Guizot was born in 1787 and died in 1874. Throughout France's July Monarchy, he held the positions of Minister of Education and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the 19th century, Guizot was a well-known figure in French intellectual and political circles and was instrumental in the growth of the liberal movement there. Additionally, he is renowned for his influential works on French history, such as "The History of Civilization in Europe" and "The History of France from the Earliest Times to the Year 1789."