The Police And The People: French Popular Protest 1789-1820
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: R. C. Cobb
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1972
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal historical work chronicles the tumultuous period of French popular protest between 1789 and 1820, meticulously examining the complex interplay between the populace and the nascent police forces. It uncovers the diverse forms of resistance and rebellion that shaped post-revolutionary France, from urban unrest to rural insurrections. The author presents a compelling analysis of how state authority attempted to maintain order amidst widespread social upheaval, detailing the evolving strategies of control and suppression. This authoritative volume argues for a nuanced understanding of popular agency during a pivotal era, illustrating the enduring legacy of these conflicts on French society and governance.
Author: R. C. Cobb
Published: 1972, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Author: R. C. Cobb
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1972
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal historical work chronicles the tumultuous period of French popular protest between 1789 and 1820, meticulously examining the complex interplay between the populace and the nascent police forces. It uncovers the diverse forms of resistance and rebellion that shaped post-revolutionary France, from urban unrest to rural insurrections. The author presents a compelling analysis of how state authority attempted to maintain order amidst widespread social upheaval, detailing the evolving strategies of control and suppression. This authoritative volume argues for a nuanced understanding of popular agency during a pivotal era, illustrating the enduring legacy of these conflicts on French society and governance.