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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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. During the French Revolution, the new Jacobin government had to consolidate its power after overthrowing the Girondists. This book examines the Jacobin program, which aimed to create a classless society in which individuals surrendered themselves entirely to the state, resulting in the loss of personal identity and the suppression of religion, education, and private property. Using extensive primary source material, the author traces the roots of this program to Rousseau's theories and its implementation through a highly centralized and brutal government. The book concludes that this radical experiment, marked by the Reign of Terror, laid the foundation for future totalitarian regimes. 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 9781331187462_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 528 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25897582/2
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