The French Experience from Republic to Monarchy, 1792-1824: New Dawns in Politics, Knowledge and Culture

Cross, M.; Williams, D.

Fourteen wide-ranging chapters by distinguished international scholars treat key aspects of the rapidly changing political and cultural scene in France from the First Republic, through the Consulate and Empire to the death of Louis XVIII in 1824. Falling into two interlinked parts, this collection of original essays explores new developments as well as continuities characterising the transition between the eighteenth century and the nineteenth. It includes chapters on feminism, politics and theatre, elections and plebiscites, revolution and counter-revolution, patronage, universities and education, medicine, music and science.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2000-09-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333772652

DOI: 10.1057/9781403932747

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 230