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Taine, Hippolyte Adolphe

 
9781331187462: The French Revolution, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A rigorous study of how state power expanded during the French Revolution, and what that meant for everyday life. This volume examines governance, administration, and the push toward central control as old structures faded.

Delving into the era’s institutions, it reveals how revolutionary committees, taxation, and public finance reshaped society. It highlights the tension between lofty ideals and the practical needs of running a state under pressure, with attention to how power was exercised and contested.

- How central authority grew and reshaped local life
- The role of taxation, forced loans, and revolutionary taxes in funding the state
- The operations and impacts of revolutionary committees and governance
- The gap between political rhetoric and day‑to‑day administration

Ideal for readers who want a clear, critical look at how the Revolution redefined government, money, and power in France.

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