Isbn: 9780366371914 - the Forms of War Government in France (classic Reprint) (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book opens an historical lens on a period of democratic governance in France during and just prior to the First World War. The author provides a behind-the-scenes account of the ways in which the war catalyzed a shift in the organization of government and its relationship with the public. The author carefully lays out the ways in which the French government sought to balance the need for increased executive authority with the preservation of civil liberties and the spirit of democratic rule. In doing so, the author provides a fascinating historical analysis of the tensions between national security, civil liberties, and the preservation of democratic values during tumultuous times. 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.…