Un Grand Temoin de la Revolution et de l' Empire by Jean Gaulmier, 1959 Study of French Philosopher Politician, Constantine François Volney. Published by Hachette in Paris in 1959. Volney posited the Idea of a United Nations in the 18th century (Assembly of Nations).

Jean Gaulmier

Published by Hachette, 1959

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"Volney : Un Grand Temoin de la Revolution et de l' Empire" by Jean Gaulmier is an historical and biographical study of the great French philosopher - statesman, Constantine François, Comte de Volney. Volney was born surnamed Boisgirais, but, as an adult, adopted the name Volney, which was his own coinage : a melding of Voltaire and Ferney. Volney was a well-versed historian, an ardent and out-spoken abolitionist; he was also an Orientalist, who learned Sanskrit and Arabic for his studies and was to write a number of works on the Near East. ******************************* Volney is best known for his influential and controversial book, "Ruins of Empire". Volney visited the United States and became friends with Vice-President Thomas Jefferson, who promised to undertake an English translation of "Ruins of Empire". This was done in secret because Jefferson thought the book's religious content too controversial for general readership. "Ruins of Empire" posited that enlightened self-interest allowed for empires to flourish beneficently. Volney also posited the idea that all the various religions of the earth provoked disunity, and stated that an enlightened state should only exist with a solid separation of state and church. Volney wrote about an imagined "General Assembly of Nations"! *********************************** It would be hard to over-estimate the importance of Volney to the development of political philosophy. This book, "Volney : Un Grand Temoin de la Revolution et de l' Empire", goes far to bring to light Volney's historical, political and philosophical importance. It was published in paperback format in 1959 by Hachette in Paris. The text is entirely in French. ******************************* TITLE : Volney - Un Grand Temoin de la Revolution et de l' Empire / AUTHOR : Jean Gaultier / IMPRINT : Hachette / PLACE : Paris / DATE : (1959) / EDITION : First Edition , Paperback Format. / LANGUAGE : French. / STATUS : OP - Out of Print / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Trade paperback; One plate illustration (frontispiece); 331 pages; 5 1/4" x 8"; printed wraps sewn and glued. *************************************** CONDITION - NEAR VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned book that remains clean and serviceable, with the following noted :: EXTERIOR -- Spine is weathered and darkened, and has creasing. Covers have modest rub and a bit of nicking, etc to edges. BINDING -- The book remains unread, as the leaves are unopened (ie: the folded leaves are still joined). The binding remains intact, but seems a bit slack in my judgment, with binding threads exposed in a few instances - although no leaves are loose or detached. INTERIOR -- Clean and unmarked throughout. Seller Inventory # 1643

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Title: Un Grand Temoin de la Revolution et de l' ...

Publisher: Hachette

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition