The Old European Order 1660-1800 - Couverture souple

Doyle, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 019820387X ISBN 13 : 9780198203872

Editeur : OUP Oxford, 1993

Synopsis

The Old European Order, 1660-1800 This survey of European history covers a period of 140 years which witnessed the beginnings of the contemporary world. In his account of the economic, social, intellectual and governmental structure and development of pre-revolutionary Europe, the author stresses economic and social trends. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

This survey of European history covers a period of one and a half centuries which witnessed the beginnings of the contemporary world. In his account of the economic, social, intellectual and governmental structure and development of pre-revolutionary Europe, the author stresses throughout the importance of economic and social trends, and places emphasis on the analysis of the structure of society as well as the narration of events. He shows how the contradictions of the old order contributed to a crisis which affected several of the major states in the late eighteenth century, when the growth of governmental power led to a series of clashes between governments and governing classes. Out of these conflicts, particularly in France, arose a revolutionary crisis. The nature of this crisis, and the impact of the change it produced, are examined in detail in the final section of the book. For this second edition, Professor Doyle has revised the text of the book, and comprehensively updated the Bibliography.

Revue de presse :

`extremely stimulating ... students for years to come will benefit from the wide-ranging intelligence with which he has attacked his very demanding subject.' History

`an excellent book, clearly set out and elegantly composed.' European Studies Review

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: OUP Oxford
• Date d'édition: 1993
• ISBN 10: 019820387X
• ISBN 13: 9780198203872
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 440