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Kingsley, Charles
1819
1875
Kingley, Charles
Kingsley, C. (Charles)
The Ancien Régime
Preface -- Caste -- Centralization -- The explosive forces.
Transcribed from the 1902 "Historical Lectures and Essays" Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
"The Ancien Régime" by Charles Kingsley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work critically examines the political and social structures of pre-revolutionary France, particularly focusing on the concept of caste and the class dynamics that led to the French Revolution. Kingsley contrasts these French conditions with those of Britain, stressing the latter's relative stability due to its lack of a rigid caste system. The opening of the text sets the stage for an examination of the Ancien Régime by discussing the limitations placed on the author during the Royal Institution lectures, notably around topics of religious and political controversy. Kingsley reflects on the differences between British society and France, emphasizing that England's legislative efforts have benefited the poor without creating widespread misery, which he argues is crucial for societal stability. He identifies the dangers of a centralized power structure that can arise from a decaying aristocracy, suggesting that the absence of a strong middle class may lead to a revolution similar to what occurred in France. The narrative suggests that the issues stemming from a neglectful aristocracy and bureaucratic overreach are central to understanding the societal pressures that eventually contributed to the upheaval of the Ancien Régime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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France -- History
France -- Politics and government
France -- Social conditions
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