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Revolution in the House: Family, Class, and Inheritance in Southern France, 1775-1825
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Main Details
| Title |
Revolution in the House: Family, Class, and Inheritance in Southern France, 1775-1825
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Margaret H. Darrow
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| Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:294 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691630014
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| Classifications | Dewey:944.8 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
19 April 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
To what extent did the French Revolution "revolutionize" the French family? In examining the changes in inheritance laws brought on by the Revolution, Margaret Darrow gives a lively account of the mixed effects legislation had on families of this period. As a test case, she has chosen the southern city of Montauban, whose Roman-based law enabling t
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