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M. Prevost-Paradol

 
9781330415467: France (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

France exposed: a clear‑eyed look at how power, class, and public life shape a nation. This edition surveys social and political currents in mid‑19th‑century France, from the grip of a centralized state to the everyday life of peasants, workers, and the urban elite. With calm, sometimes provocative analysis, it traces how institutions and public opinion interact to steer a country through change and upheaval.


The author moves beyond headline events to examine the living machinery of society: the State’s reach into villages, schools, and courts; the loyalties and fears of ordinary people under central rule; and the ways Parisian publicity and culture influence the nation. The text contrasts French practical conservatism and social prudence with bold political experimentation, offering a measured portrait of a people negotiating liberty, order, and economic life.



  • How centralization shapes daily life for farmers, townsmen, and villagers, and why the State feels like a single, omnipresent master.

  • Insights into Parisian life, including the powerful pull of the “pleasure world” and its impact on public opinion.

  • An exploration of the Parisian bourgeoisie as the moral and practical backbone of the country’s progress.

  • Observations on family life, inheritance, and marriage as drivers of cultural and social change.


Ideal for readers curious about how a nation balances tradition with reform, and how social classes shape national character. This edition provides a thoughtful, accessible window into a pivotal moment of French history.


Ideal for readers of history, political commentary, and social analysis who want a grounded, firsthand sense of France beyond headlines.

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