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Studies in history and politics / H. A. L. Fisher.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Fisher, H. A. L., author.
- Series:
- HeinOnline
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Europe--Politics and government.
- Europe.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (213 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1920.
- Summary:
- This book includes a€scathing report on Rousseau's image as the parent of the French Revolution. Herbert€Fisher, an English historian, statesmen and conscientious objector, €explores the historical implications of Rousseau's writings and ideas on the late 19th century.
- Contents:
- The last of the Latin historians [Ammianus Marcellinus]
- The political writings of Rousseau
- Ollivier's memoirs
- A leaf from a Corsican note-book
- Lord Acton's historical work
- Modern German historians
- Imperial administration
- French nationalism
- The value of small states
- The resurgence of Prussia
- Thoughts on the influence of Napoleon.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
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