Observations Sommaires sur les Biens Ecclésiastiques (Classic Reprint): Du 10 Août 1789: Du 10 Août 1789 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sieyès, Emmanuel Joseph

 
9780428013882: Observations Sommaires sur les Biens Ecclésiastiques (Classic Reprint): Du 10 Août 1789: Du 10 Août 1789 (Classic Reprint)

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This book probes the complex relationship between the French clergy and the concept of property, particularly during the era of the French Revolution. The author grapples with the perception of the clergy as a privileged elite in opposition to the common people, and the ensuing tensions that shaped the debate surrounding the ownership and use of property. The text provides a contextualized exploration of the different perspectives on the clergy's role in property ownership and examines the interplay between religious beliefs, political power, and the distribution of resources. The author presents a detailed historical analysis of the arguments and disputes that characterized this period, shedding light on the underlying social and economic factors at play. Through a lens of legal principles and precedents, the book challenges conventional assumptions about the relationship between the French clergy, property, and the broader societal shifts happening in France at the time. It offers fresh insights into the intricate dynamics of property ownership and the role of the Church within a revolutionary society.

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