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General History Of Civilization In Europe: From The Fall Of The Roman Empire To The French Revolution (1838)

General History Of Civilization In Europe: From The Fall Of The Roman Empire To The French Revolution (1838)

Guizot, M.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165382679
ISBN13: 9781165382675
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Francois Guizot's General History of Civilization in Europe is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural developments in Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Originally published in 1838, the book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a distinct period in European history. The first part explores the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the Middle Ages. Guizot discusses the rise of Christianity and the formation of feudalism, as well as the emergence of the nation-state and the Renaissance. The second part covers the period from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Guizot examines the intellectual and cultural developments of this era, including the scientific revolution, the rise of humanism, and the Enlightenment. The final part of the book focuses on the French Revolution and its impact on Europe. Guizot analyzes the causes and consequences of the revolution, as well as its influence on the development of democracy and nationalism in Europe. Throughout the book, Guizot emphasizes the importance of political and intellectual freedom, and argues that the progress of civilization is closely linked to the development of these freedoms. He also highlights the role of individuals and ideas in shaping history, and provides numerous examples of influential figures and movements. Overall, General History of Civilization in Europe is a comprehensive and insightful account of European history, and remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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