France before 1789: The Unraveling of an Absolutist Regime: by Jon Elster, Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press, 2020, 280 pp., $49.95/£40.00 (cloth), $29.95/£25.00 (paper).

Autor: Chisick, Harvey
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Zdroj: European Legacy; Feb2024, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p116-118, 3p
Abstrakt: "France before 1789: The Unraveling of an Absolutist Regime" by Jon Elster is a book that examines the period leading up to the French Revolution. The author explores different interpretations of the revolution and focuses on the psychology of social groups and the political actors of the time. Elster's extensive knowledge of French history and his use of various thinkers and philosophers contribute to his analysis. While some historians may question the inevitability of the revolution, Elster presents it as a result of changing circumstances and the reaction of the third estate. The book also highlights the need for further research on the subject. [Extracted from the article]
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