9780243480449 - La Réforme Intellectuelle Et Morale Classic Reprint French Edition by Ernest Renan (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a candid examination of the forces that came together to lead to the profound crisis that befell France in its war with Prussia. The author, a historian and philosopher, provides a deep analysis of the political culture and social structures of France during the 19th century, arguing that the seeds of the nation's downfall were sown through a long process of decline. From the corrosive effects of the French Revolution on public morality, the systematic weakening of the aristocracy, and the corrosive effects of materialism and complacency, the author argues that the result was the creation of a society that had lost its vitality and sense of purpose. Ultimately, the book reveals the significance of moral and intellectual factors in understanding the rise and fall of nations, delivering insights that remain relevant to this day. 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. print-on-demand item.