This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Ancient Regime
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.1]
Credits: Produced by Svend Rom and David Widger
Summary: "The Ancient Regime" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex social and political structures of France prior to the Revolution of 1789, examining the privileges and roles of the dominant classes: the clergy, nobility, and the monarchy. Taine's analysis presents a thorough examination of how these classes shaped contemporary society and the historical events leading to the eventual transformation of the French political landscape. At the start of the book, Taine introduces his exploration of the social hierarchy within the ancient regime of France. He discusses the origins of privileges granted to the clergy, nobility, and king, depicting how these classes emerged and solidified their status through historical processes. Taine describes the significant roles of each class in society, highlighting the clergy's contributions to culture and stability, the nobility's militaristic functions, and the king's authority over governance. Through this meticulous account, Taine sets the stage for a deeper examination of the privileges, rights, and abuses present in the ancient regime that paved the way for the sociopolitical upheaval that characterized the French Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Annotator: Rom, Svend
Translator: Durand, John, 1822-1908
EBook No.: 2577
Published: Jun 22, 2008
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: France -- Civilization
Subject: France -- Politics and government
Subject: France -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Ancient Regime
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.1]
Credits: Produced by Svend Rom and David Widger
Summary: "The Ancient Regime" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex social and political structures of France prior to the Revolution of 1789, examining the privileges and roles of the dominant classes: the clergy, nobility, and the monarchy. Taine's analysis presents a thorough examination of how these classes shaped contemporary society and the historical events leading to the eventual transformation of the French political landscape. At the start of the book, Taine introduces his exploration of the social hierarchy within the ancient regime of France. He discusses the origins of privileges granted to the clergy, nobility, and king, depicting how these classes emerged and solidified their status through historical processes. Taine describes the significant roles of each class in society, highlighting the clergy's contributions to culture and stability, the nobility's militaristic functions, and the king's authority over governance. Through this meticulous account, Taine sets the stage for a deeper examination of the privileges, rights, and abuses present in the ancient regime that paved the way for the sociopolitical upheaval that characterized the French Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Annotator: Rom, Svend
Translator: Durand, John, 1822-1908
EBook No.: 2577
Published: Jun 22, 2008
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: France -- Civilization
Subject: France -- Politics and government
Subject: France -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.