France Since the First Empire (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
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Print on Demand. This book dissects the political landscape of France from the French Revolution to the establishment of the Republic. The author seeks to illuminate how deep-seated religious and social issues sowed the seeds for bloody revolution before shaping the ideological factions that continue to jockey for power in contemporary politics. The author argues that while the monarchy and the Catholic Church were once the pillars of the nation, their failures and excesses created the conditions for the Revolution. The peasantry, who had long suffered under the weight of feudal obligations, bridled at inequality and demanded a say in their governance. Inspired by Enlightenment ideals, they sought a secular state and the abolition of the Church and aristocracy, a demand that was only realized through the guillotine's reign of terror. The deeply held beliefs in equality and antipathy to aristocratic privilege that fueled the Revolution continue to shape French politics today, and are reflected in the ongoing strength of the left, the influence of the Catholic Church, and the deep divisions that fracture French society. This book provides a rich historical account of the development of French political thought through the lens of the Revolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- France Since the First Empire (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- James Macdonell
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 133060119X
- ISBN 13
- 9781330601198
- Seller catalogs
- Modern History of Europe
France Since the First Empire reveals how British readers followed France’s upheavals, from the 1830s revolutions to the rise of the Republic, with clear, engaging analysis.
The excerpt explains why English interest in French politics persists: a mix of France’s dramatic history, its literature and manners, and the belief that major change in France shapes Europe. It also traces how the story of French politics has long been told through the actions of legislators, monarchists, and republicans, with attention to the stakes for stability and national life.
Readers encounter vivid scenes, from royal crises to street clashes, and meet key players who framed the era’s debates. The narrative never loses sight of how these events looked from abroad, while carefully linking them to the broader currents of European history.
- How English readers and newspapers followed French political life as a mirror for lessons and fears.
- The 1830 Revolution and the quick shift from monarchy to a liberal ministry, seen through contemporary characters and events.
- The interplay of figures like Thiers, Gambetta, Lafayette, and the Legitimists in shaping outcomes.
- Evaluation of revolutionary causes and the fragile balance between reform, monarchy, and republic.
Ideal for readers of history who want a clear, accessible view of France’s political arc and its resonance beyond its borders.
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