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THE ORIGINS OF CONTEMPORARY FRANCE IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2004
9781419176388
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Sinopsis

The Origins of Contemporary France: The Ancient Regime by Hippolyte A. Taine is a comprehensive historical account of France during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book examines the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Ancient Regime, which was the period of absolute monarchy in France before the French Revolution. Taine explores the origins of the French Revolution and the factors that led to its outbreak, including the economic crisis, social inequality, and political corruption. The book also delves into the cultural and intellectual developments of the time, including the Enlightenment and the emergence of new philosophical and scientific ideas. Taine?s writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an excellent resource for students and scholars of French history. Overall, The Origins of Contemporary France: The Ancient Regime is a valuable contribution to the study of French history and provides a deep understanding of the events and ideas that shaped modern France.The taxation authorities, however, in thus bearing down on taxable property has not released the taxable person without property. In the absence of land it seizes on men. In default of an income it taxes a man?s wages. With the exception of the vingti?????mes, the preceding taxes not only bore on those who possessed something but, again, on those who possessed nothing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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