Histoire parlementaire de France, Volume 1. by François Guizot

"Histoire parlementaire de France, Volume 1" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work meticulously traces the evolution of French parliamentary discourse from 1819 to 1848, reflecting on the intricate social and political dynamics of the era. Guizot's analysis aims to explore the development of political freedoms in France and the historical factors influencing them. The beginning of the book sets a reflective tone, where Guizot examines the state of political liberty in France and addresses the sentiments among its advocates following a period of upheaval. He discusses the ideas and aspirations that emerged during the pivotal years of 1789, 1814, and 1848, emphasizing a common yearning for social justice and political freedom that transcended class and opinion divisions. Guizot argues that the failure of the revolutionary generation lay in their reliance on abstract ideals rather than tangible solutions, ultimately leading to societal turmoil and the need for a careful reassessment of France's political future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Title Histoire parlementaire de France, Volume 1.
Recueil complet des discours prononcés dans les chambres de 1819 à 1848
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine Travers, Rénald
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830
Category Text
eBook-No. 27905
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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