The State in Early Modern France

Autori

• James B. Collins

Parametri

• 438 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Francia
• Saggistica
• Seicento
• Storia

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New edition of James Collins's acclaimed textbook that challenges longstanding views of the origins of modern states and absolute monarchy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the second edition; Chronology of events; Genealogy; Glossary; Historical background: the growth of the French state to 1627; 1. The crucible, 1620s 30s; 2. The twenty years' crisis, 1635 54; 3. Louis XIV: laying the foundation, 1654 83; 4. The debacle; 5. The mature monarchical state; 6. A new France takes shape; 7. Reform, renewal, collapse; 8. The interregnum, 1787 9.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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