9780267570041 - Mémoires du Maréchal Duc de Richelieu, Vol. 5: Pour Servir à l'Histoire des Cours de Louis XIV, de la Minorité Et du Règne de Louis XV, Etc., Etc.; ... du Maréchal,... (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of the French people's perception of their monarchy during the early reign of Louis XV, using previously unexplored anecdotes and historical accounts. The author examines how absolute power wielded by successive rulers gradually eroded the populace's respect for the nobility, setting the stage for the profound societal upheaval that would follow. By analyzing the writings of Voltaire and other philosophers of the time, the book illuminates the growing tension between the divine right of kings and the emerging Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality. Ultimately, the author argues that the seeds of the French Revolution were sown in the very court culture that sought to suppress them, offering a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between authority and the people in 18th-century France. 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.