History of Modern France: Volume 1, 1815–1852

Originally published in 1919, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913.

Emile Bourgeois (Author)

9781107684096, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 June 2013

452 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 2.6 cm, 0.49 kg

Originally published in 1919, as part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this book forms the first of two volumes on the history of France between 1815 and 1913. The volumes cover the key events in French history during the period, drawing attention to various aspects of the nation's complicated political evolution. The first volume begins with the Bourbon Restoration and finishes with the coup d'état of Louis-Napoléon; the second volume begins with the early years of the Second Empire and moves through to the Democratic Republic. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French history and the modernisation of France.

Preface
1. The restoration of the Bourbons
2. Ministry of Villèle
3. The reign of Charles X
4. The early years of Louis Philippe
5. Louis Philippe and the parliamentary bourgeoisie
6. Louis Philippe and the parliamentary opposition
7. Louis Philippe and the Eastern question
8. Louis Philippe and Guizot
9. The republic and democracy
10. The presidency of Louis Napoleon
11. The revision of the Constitution and the coup d'état
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]