Monarchy vs Republic
"Monarchy vs Republic: France 1789-1799" explores the clash between absolute monarchy and republican ideals during the French Revolution. It dissects the philosophical underpinnings of each system, contrasting the Divine Right of Kings with Enlightenment concepts like popular sovereignty and the social contract. The book highlights the shift from a rigid social hierarchy to a society theoretically...
"Monarchy vs Republic: France 1789-1799" explores the clash between absolute monarchy and republican ideals during the French Revolution. It dissects the philosophical underpinnings of each system, contrasting the Divine Right of Kings with Enlightenment concepts like popular sovereignty and the social contract. The book highlights the shift from a rigid social hierarchy to a society theoretically...
