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The book explores the transformative reforms in the French monarchy, focusing on the establishment of administrative assemblies. It highlights the conflict between lords and office holders, whose hereditary power was challenged by commoners seeking liberation during the monarchy's crisis in 1789. The narrative delves into the dynamics of power and resistance, illustrating a pivotal moment in French history where societal structures were questioned and redefined.
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Feudalism, venality, and revolution, Stephen Miller
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Feudalism, venality, and revolution
- Subtitle
- Provincial assemblies in late-Old Regime France
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Miller
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781526148377
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the transformative reforms in the French monarchy, focusing on the establishment of administrative assemblies. It highlights the conflict between lords and office holders, whose hereditary power was challenged by commoners seeking liberation during the monarchy's crisis in 1789. The narrative delves into the dynamics of power and resistance, illustrating a pivotal moment in French history where societal structures were questioned and redefined.