The Court of France 1789-1830 - Softcover

Mansel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521423988 ISBN 13: 9780521423984

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This attractively illustrated volume describes the succession of courts and monarchies in France 1789–1830, from the revolutionary period to the fall of Charles X. It shows decisively that the revolution resulted in a stronger monarchy and a larger and more elitist series of courts than had existed previously. The book is based on many years of research in public and private archives throughout Europe. New light is thrown on the nature of the French revolution and on the character and policies of Louis XVI, Napoleon I, Louis XVIII and Charles X, who led their courts through periods of unprecedented formality and splendour.

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Review:

'No one is better qualified than Philip Mansel to describe the gyrations of the French court from monarchy through empire and back to empire.' The Sunday Times

'Mr Mansel is a thoroughly diligent scholar ... and his research does much to further the current revival of sympathy for Louis XVI.' The Irish Times

Book Description:

Far from destroying the Royal Court, the French Revolution resulted in a stronger monarchy and a larger, more elitist series of courts. Philip Mansel's delightful study of the royal court describes how this came to be.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521423988
• ISBN 13: 9780521423984
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264