M�moires Du Comte Alexandre de Tilly, Vol. 1: Pour Servir a ̀l'histoire Des Moeurs de la Fin Du 18e Siecle (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: M�moires Du Comte Alexandre de Tilly, Vol. 1: Pour Servir a ̀l'histoire Des Moeurs de la Fin Du 18e Siecle (Classic Reprint)
Author: Alexandre De Tilly
ISBN: 9781332681402

Alexandre De Tilly

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ISBN 10: 1332681409 ISBN 13: 9781332681402

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Il est � remarquer que dans cette seule na tion r�gnait une puissance supr�me appel�e mode elle tenait son empire de la l�g�ret�, qui adopte sans examen, de la vivacit� de l'imagination qui s'attache promptement � un objet, et du penchant � l'imitati6n.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332681409
ISBN 13: 9781332681402
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 404

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of autobiographical reflections by a French nobleman who witnessed the fall of the monarchy and rise of Napoleon. The author, a young page in the court of Louis XVI, offers firsthand insights into the extravagant and corrupt world of the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the Revolution. The author's frank and vivid descriptions of court life provide a fascinating glimpse into the social and political dynamics that shaped the era. He recounts tales of lavish parties, illicit affairs, and the growing resentment of the lower classes. Through his personal experiences, the author provides a unique perspective on the events that led to the collapse of the ancien r� gime and the birth of modern France. Combining historical detail with personal anecdotes, this book explores the themes of social inequality, the dangers of unchecked power, and the resilience of human nature in the face of adversity. It offers a valuable historical document and a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of revolution and the human condition. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332681402_0

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