French Patriotism in the Nineteenth Century (1814–1833)
Traced in Contemporary Texts

Originally published in 1923, this book presents a compilation of texts relating to French patriotism in the period from 1814 to 1833.

H. F. Stewart (Author), Paul Desjardins (Author)

9781316620069, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 September 2016

378 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm, 0.4 kg

Originally published in 1923, this book presents a compilation of texts relating to French patriotism in the period from 1814 to 1833. The idea for the text came during 1917 and it was initially intended to further the friendship between France and England during a time of common military effort. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French history and nineteenth-century history.

Preface
Introduction
Part I. First Epoch, 1813–18: 1. Decay of patriotism in the army, 1813–14
2. Republican sentiment in the country, 1813–14
3. Clash between popular aspirations and the sovereign's will
4. The invasion: Paris occupied by the allies: revival of patriotism, 1814
5. The new flag and the new cockade. Doubts and perplexities
6. The first restoration, April 1814–March 1815. National pride affronted
7. Dreams of reconstruction
8. The drama of the hundred days: perplexities of patriotism
9. The second restoration, June 1815–July 1830: national humiliation
Part II. Second Epoch, 1818–30: 10. Waning of militarism
11. The myth of the two races in France
12. The spiritual unification of France wrought by the great historians
13. Liberal patriotism, 1820–5
14. The instinct of the nation, 1823–30
15. The revolution of 1830. The last of the lillies. The 'trois glorieuses'
16. France old and new, in the light of the 'eclair de juillet'
Biographical notices.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]