The Bourgeoisie in 18th-Century France

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Bourgeoisie in 18th-Century France
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Elinor Barber
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:178
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691622927
ClassificationsDewey:305.550944
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 December 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

By delving into the religious, economic, social, and political attitudes and practices of the French bourgeoisie in the 18th century, Mrs. Barber dispels the idea that they were a revolutionary class bent on the destruction of the ancien regime. Instead, she reveals that only slowly and partially did they become antagonistic to the established soci