Isbn: 9780666571984 - notes sur mon village: les cahiers de saint-prix et de la subdélégation d'enghien en 1789 (classic reprint) (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 analyzes the "cahiers" (grievance lists) written by French villagers and townspeople on the eve of the French Revolution in 1789. The author examines the petitions to identify the social and political concerns of ordinary people living outside of Paris, shedding light on their motivations and aspirations. These documents reveal deep-seated tensions within French society, including widespread economic grievances, resentment towards the aristocracy and clergy, and a desire for greater political representation. Through a close reading of their words, the author illuminates the hopes and fears of the people who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of the French Revolution. This book provides a unique glimpse into the collective voice of the French people during a transformative period in their 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.…