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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable life and ideas of Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, a towering figure of the Enlightenment era. As a leading economist, philosopher, and statesman in 18th-century France, Turgot's profound insights into economics, politics, and human progress continue to res…onate today. The author delves into Turgot's early writings, including his influential essays on money and taxation, which laid the groundwork for his later work as a reformer. The book also examines Turgot's tenure as Intendant of Limoges, where he implemented innovative policies that improved the lives of the peasantry and laid bare the inefficiencies of the French monarchy. As Minister of Finance, Turgot's bold attempts to modernize the French economy were met with fierce resistance from vested interests, ultimately leading to his dismissal. Through a meticulous examination of Turgot's writings and actions, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of a brilliant mind whose ideas shaped the intellectual and political landscape of his time and beyond. 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.
