The Origins Of Contemporary France: The Ancient Regime

by Hippolyte Taine

Book Overview

The Origins of Contemporary France: The Ancient Regime by Hippolyte A. Taine is a comprehensive historical account of France during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book examines the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Ancient Regime, which was the period of absolute monarchy in France before the French Revolution. Taine explores the origins of the French Revolution and the factors that led to its outbreak, including the economic crisis,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419176382
• ISBN13: 9781419176388
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.2" x 10.9"