Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book incisively examines the motivations and strategies of political elites in Britain during the 1790s. Drawing on primary sources, the author argues that the government's decision to engage in a costly and ultimately disastrous war against France stemmed from a profound misunderstanding of the French Revolution and a reckless pursuit of power. This book adds nuance to our understanding of the period, challenging traditional narratives that portray the war as a necessary response to French aggression. Instead, it reveals the war as a product of political hubris and miscalculation, with devastating consequences for Britain and its people. Ultimately, this book prompts us to critically examine the role of elites in shaping historical events and the dangers of pursuing ideological wars without a clear understanding of the consequences. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243414918_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243414918
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243414918
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)