Old Regime France, 1648-1788 / edited by Willam Doyle.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Doyle, William, 1942-

Series:

Short Oxford history of France

The short Oxford history of France

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

France--History--Louis XIV, 1643-1715.

France.

History.

France--History--Louis XV, 1715-1774.

France--History--Louis XVI, 1774-1793.

France--Civilization--17th century.

Civilization.

France--Civilization--18th century.

France--History--18th century.

Physical Description:

xii, 281 pages : maps ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

The years between the Fronde and the French Revolution were the longest period of calm in French history. For much of it, France dominated the international scene in Europe and made efforts to achieve a comparable role in the wider world. Meanwhile, French cultural achievements set standards imitated everywhere. This volume, bringing together an international team of contributors, surveys the full variety of the period on its own terms rather than as a mere prelude to later revolutionary upheavals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0198731299

0198731302

OCLC:

45610035