The Ancient Regime
by Taine, Hippolyte
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Title:
The Ancient Regime
Note:
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.1]
Credits:
Produced by Svend Rom and David Widger
Summary:
"The Ancient Regime" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex social and political structures of France prior to the Revolution of 1789, examining the privileges and roles of the dominant classes: the clergy, nobility, and the monarchy....