World's Best Histories - Volume 7: France

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guizot, François, 1787-1874

Contributor:

Witt, Madame de (Henriette Elizabeth), 1829-1908

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"World's Best Histories - Volume 7: France" by François Guizot and Madame de Witt is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses specifically on the history of France during a pivotal period marked by the establishment of the Consulate (1799-1804) under General Bonaparte, who later becomes known as Napoleon. It delves into the struggles for governance following the chaos of the French Revolution, outlining the political landscape and the central figures involved in the formation of a new government. The opening of the text discusses the tumultuous decade that preceded Bonaparte's rise, detailing France's search for a stable government after the monarchy's fall and the subsequent failures of various republican structures. It highlights the widespread support Bonaparte garnered as he consolidated power, and his authoritative governance style as he began to reshape France's political and military ambitions. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Bonaparte's early reforms, military strategies, and the underlying tensions that would accompany his ascent and shape the future of France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This eBook was produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-12-01