9780259558835 - La Province Sous l'Ancien Régime, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) de Babeau, Albert (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins and evolution of a pivotal figure in French history â" the intendants. Originally royal agents tasked with specific missions, these individuals rose to prominence and became key administrative and judicial figures in France, entrusted with diverse responsibilities. The author traces their emergence from the Middle Ages, examining their changing roles under different regimes, their selection process, and their extensive powers, which encompassed justice, finance, and governance. The author also explores the impact of the intendants on the French provinces, their relations with local elites and institutions, and how they shaped the daily lives of ordinary people. The work draws on a wealth of archival sources to offer a nuanced and detailed understanding of these influential officials and their enduring legacy in French history. 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.