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Title: L'esprit de la révolution de 1789
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "L'esprit de la révolution de 1789" by P.-L. Roederer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book addresses the French Revolution's origins, causes, and spirit, emphasizing the quest for equality of rights as its primary objective. Roederer reflects upon the significant transformations that occurred in France, analyzing the complex interplay of social, economic, and ideological forces that culminated in this pivotal moment in history. At the start of the book, Roederer provides an overview of the prevailing misconceptions regarding the French Revolution, arguing that the revolution emerged from deep-seated social and moral changes long before legislative action took place. He asserts that the revolution was not a sudden occurrence but rather a culmination of centuries of development within the mindset of the populace, particularly within the middle class. The author highlights that the desire for equality was the driving force behind the revolution, intertwined with the broader concepts of liberty and property, and touches on the various historical events and writings that shaped its trajectory. This foundational perspective sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the revolution’s impacts and implications in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roederer, P.-L. (Pierre-Louis), 1754-1835
EBook No.: 36316
Published: Jun 3, 2011
Downloads: 33
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815
Subject: Roederer, P.-L. (Pierre-Louis), 1754-1835
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'esprit de la révolution de 1789
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Hélène de Mink and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'esprit de la révolution de 1789" by P.-L. Roederer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book addresses the French Revolution's origins, causes, and spirit, emphasizing the quest for equality of rights as its primary objective. Roederer reflects upon the significant transformations that occurred in France, analyzing the complex interplay of social, economic, and ideological forces that culminated in this pivotal moment in history. At the start of the book, Roederer provides an overview of the prevailing misconceptions regarding the French Revolution, arguing that the revolution emerged from deep-seated social and moral changes long before legislative action took place. He asserts that the revolution was not a sudden occurrence but rather a culmination of centuries of development within the mindset of the populace, particularly within the middle class. The author highlights that the desire for equality was the driving force behind the revolution, intertwined with the broader concepts of liberty and property, and touches on the various historical events and writings that shaped its trajectory. This foundational perspective sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the revolution’s impacts and implications in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Roederer, P.-L. (Pierre-Louis), 1754-1835
EBook No.: 36316
Published: Jun 3, 2011
Downloads: 33
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Personal narratives
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815
Subject: Roederer, P.-L. (Pierre-Louis), 1754-1835
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.