French Liberalism 1789-1848
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Condition: Acceptable. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears, with some minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Ex-Lib with usual markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: small library sticker on spine.
Part of the respected Major Issues in History series, French Liberalism 1789-1848 presents a carefully curated collection of primary and secondary sources that charts the evolution of liberal thought in France across one of the most turbulent eras in modern European history. The anthology chronicles the intellectual and political currents that emerged from the Revolution of 1789 and carried through to the upheavals of 1848, encompassing the ideas of key thinkers, statesmen, and reformers who shaped the liberal tradition. Editor W. M. Simon assembles contrasting perspectives that illuminate the tensions between revolutionary idealism, constitutional monarchy, and the rising demands of a changing society. The result is an authoritative and analytically rigorous survey that argues for liberalism as a dynamic, contested force rather than a monolithic doctrine, making it an indispensable resource for students of French and European intellectual history.
Author: W. M. Simon
Format: Paperback
Published: 1972, Wiley
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Acceptable. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears, with some minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Ex-Lib with usual markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: small library sticker on spine.
Part of the respected Major Issues in History series, French Liberalism 1789-1848 presents a carefully curated collection of primary and secondary sources that charts the evolution of liberal thought in France across one of the most turbulent eras in modern European history. The anthology chronicles the intellectual and political currents that emerged from the Revolution of 1789 and carried through to the upheavals of 1848, encompassing the ideas of key thinkers, statesmen, and reformers who shaped the liberal tradition. Editor W. M. Simon assembles contrasting perspectives that illuminate the tensions between revolutionary idealism, constitutional monarchy, and the rising demands of a changing society. The result is an authoritative and analytically rigorous survey that argues for liberalism as a dynamic, contested force rather than a monolithic doctrine, making it an indispensable resource for students of French and European intellectual history.