Constitution and Reform in Eighteenth-Century Poland: The Constitution of 3 May 1791 - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0253333172 ISBN 13 : 9780253333179

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 1998

Synopsis

In the late 18th century, Poland was one of three countries, along with the United States and France, to adopt a constitution. Although short lived, the Polish Constitution of 3 May 1791 was acknowledged as a milestone by republican thinkers in Europe and America. This volume is the first attempt in English to provide a comprehensive view of Poland in the Age of Enlightenment at a time of political and social reform and cultural revival. Spanning a number of disciplines and perspectives, the 22 chapters in this book were commissioned from scholars from Poland, the United States, England, and Germany. Handsomely produced, the book is enriched by hundreds of contemporary illustrations, engravings, and maps. In addition to its focus on the Constitution of 3 May 1791 and the Polish movement for political reform, the book documents the history of Polish parliamentarism and the connection between the American, Polish, and French ideas of a democratic state at the end of the 18th century.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0253333172
• ISBN 13: 9780253333179
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 550
• Éditeur: Fiszman Samuel
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible