The Revolutionary Spirit Preceding The French Revolution (1891)

by Felix Rocquain and J D Hunting

Book Overview

The Revolutionary Spirit Preceding The French Revolution is a book written by Felix Rocquain and first published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and social conditions that led to the French Revolution of 1789, which was one of the most significant events in modern European history.Rocquain examines the various factors that contributed to the revolutionary spirit of the time, including the rise of Enlightenment ideas, the growth of the bourgeoisie, and the decline of the power of the aristocracy. He also explores the impact of the American Revolution and the economic crisis that hit France in the late 18th century.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of the revolutionary spirit. The first part discusses the intellectual and philosophical ideas that influenced the revolution, including the works of Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire. The second part focuses on the economic and social conditions that created discontent among the French people, such as the high taxes and the unequal distribution of wealth.The third part of the book examines the political situation in France in the years leading up to the revolution, including the role of the monarchy and the aristocracy in government. The final part of the book looks at the events of the revolution itself, including the fall of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror.Overall, The Revolutionary Spirit Preceding The French Revolution is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the causes and consequences of one of the most significant events in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the French Revolution, the Enlightenment, or modern European history in general.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: 143729166X
• ISBN13: 9781437291667
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"