[PDF] Of The French Monarchy eBook

Author : Munro Price
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,28 MB
Release : 2014
Category : France
ISBN : 9781447265900

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Munro Price has meticulously researched the mood, atmosphere and personalities behind the palace walls. At the heart of this research is a cache of letters that sheds new light on the lives of the royals, as the monarchy was gradually stripped of its power and revolutionary fervour called for their execution. The central character in this new evidence is the Baron de Breteuil, Louis's ambassador in exile, who orchestrated doomed escape plans and co-ordinated the international response to the revolution.This new book reassesses a perennially interesting period of history and will shed fresh insight into one of the real tuning points in European history

Author : Munro Price
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 2011-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1447211693

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Munro Price has meticulously researched the mood, atmosphere and personalities behind the palace walls. At the heart of this research is a cache of letters that sheds new light on the lives of the royals, as the monarchy was gradually stripped of its power and revolutionary fervour called for their execution. The central character in this new evidence is the Baron de Breteuil, Louis's ambassador in exile, who orchestrated doomed escape plans and co-ordinated the international response to the revolution.This new book reassesses a perennially interesting period of history and will shed fresh insight into one of the real tuning points in European history

Author : Jonathan Spangler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 28,14 MB
Release : 2021-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1000482901

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For the first time, this volume brings together the history of the royal spare in the monarchy of early modern France, those younger brothers of kings known simply as ‘Monsieur’. Ranging from the Wars of Religion to the French Revolution, this comparative study examines the frustrations of four royal princes whose proximity to their older brothers gave them vast privileges and great prestige, but also placed severe limitations on their activities and aspirations. Each chapter analyses a different aspect of the lives of François, duke of Alençon, Gaston, duke of Orléans, Philippe, duke of Orléans and Louis-Stanislas, count of Provence, starting with their birth and education, their marriages and political careers, and their search for alternative expressions of power through the patronage of the arts, architecture and learning. By comparing these four lives, a powerful image emerges of a key development in the institution of modern monarchy: the transformation of the rebellious, politically ambitious prince into the loyal defender – even in disagreement – of the Crown and of the older brother who wore it. This volume is the perfect resource for all students and scholars interested in the history of France, monarchy, early modern state building and court studies.

Author : H. A. C. Collingham
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 35,9 MB
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN :

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"The revolution of July 1830 brought Louis-Philippe to the throne as King of the French; eighteen years later he and his government were driven out by the revolution of 1848. The intervening period - "The July Monarch" - has been strangely neglected by historians, yet it is crucial to an understanding of the development of modern France, and its personalities, complexities and contradictions are of absorbing interest in their own right. This important new book is the only modern study in English to survey the whole period in detail. It centres on political and diplomatic history, but also offers thoughtful analyses of the society, culture and economy of the age; and it provides the necessary context for evaluating such important figures as Talleyrand, Lafayette, Guizot, Thiers, de Tocqueville, Lamartine, Hugo, Daumier, Delacroix, Berlioz and the King himself. The book begins by depicting the fragmentation of French society following the July Revolution itself. These divisions were to remain fundamental to the whole period. Even as they took up the task of revising their constitution, Frenchmen fell out over what the revolution had actually meant. During the July Monarchy all aspects of life seemed to emerge as battlegrounds: socialism arose to confront older loyalties like legitimism; economic development increased the gap between rich and poor; liberal Catholics clashed with the more orthodox. A fractious press heightened these antagonisms; and, above all else, the French came to believe in a 'mal du siecle', and conclude that life was better in the past." -- Book jacket

Author : John Stevens Cabot Abbott
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 26,2 MB
Release : 2023-12-10
Category : History
ISBN :

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In 'The French Revolution (Illustrated Edition)' by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, the author delves into the complex historical events of the French Revolution with a meticulous attention to detail. Abbott's writing style is scholarly and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in history. The book not only chronicles the key events of the revolution but also delves into the underlying causes and the impact it had on society. With detailed illustrations supplementing the text, this edition offers a visually engaging experience for readers. John Stevens Cabot Abbott, a prominent historian and biographer, brings his expertise to bear in this work on the French Revolution. His extensive research and insightful analysis shed light on the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the revolution. Abbott's passion for history and dedication to accuracy make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period. I highly recommend 'The French Revolution (Illustrated Edition)' to history enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this tumultuous time in French history. Abbott's thorough examination of the revolution provides a comprehensive and enlightening narrative that is sure to captivate readers.