9780243060122 - Recueil De Documents Relatifs À La Convocation Des États Généraux De 1789, Vol 1 Classic Reprint by Armand Brette (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of previously unpublished documents that sheds light on the complex and often tumultuous process of organizing the 1789 Estates General, a pivotal event in the lead-up to the French Revolution. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the political and administrative challenges faced by the royal government, revealing how centuries-old traditions, regional power dynamics, and the deep-seated resistance of the nobility to any erosion of their privileges shaped the course of this historic convocation. Through meticulous examination of correspondence, regulations, and electoral records, this book offers a detailed account of the procedures and disputes surrounding the selection of deputies to the Estates General, casting new light on the intricate machinery of governance and the deep fissures within French society on the eve of revolution. 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.