The Evolution of France Under the Third Republic

By Pierre de Coubertin and Isabel Florence Hapgood

Book Overview

""The Evolution of France Under the Third Republic"" is a historical book written by Pierre de Coubertin and published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural changes that took place in France during the Third Republic, which lasted from 1870 to 1940. De Coubertin begins by discussing the establishment of the Third Republic and the challenges it faced in its early years, including the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. He then goes on to examine the political landscape of the period, including the rise of political parties, the role of the president, and the development of parliamentary democracy. The book also explores the social and economic changes that occurred during the Third Republic, including the growth of industry and the emergence of the middle class. De Coubertin discusses the impact of these changes on French society, including the rise of socialism and the changing role of women. In addition to political and social history, the book also delves into cultural developments during the Third Republic, including the growth of the arts and literature. De Coubertin provides insight into the major figures of the period, including writers like Emile Zola and Victor Hugo, as well as artists like Claude Monet and Auguste Rodin. Overall, ""The Evolution of France Under the Third Republic"" is a detailed and informative account of a critical period in French history. It provides valuable insight into the political, social, and cultural changes that shaped modern France and remains a valuable resource for historians and scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167022904
• ISBN13: 9781167022906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"