France and 1848: The End of Monarchy

by Willi Fortescue

Book Overview

An extensive and authoritative study that examines the economic, social and political crises of France during the revolution of 1848. Using analysis of original sources and recent research, Fortescue here offers new interpretations of events leading up to and after the second republic was declared.

Looking at Louis Philippe's overthrow, the proclamation of manhood suffrage and the unexpected success of the right-wing in the subsequent elections,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415314615
• ISBN13: 9780415314619
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.6"