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Politicians & Moralists of the Nineteenth Century
Paperback
PhilosophyLiterary CriticismFrench History
ISBN13: 9781025917153
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Politicians & Moralists of the Nineteenth Century is an illuminating study of the intellectual and philosophical currents that defined 19th-century France. Written by the renowned critic and historian Emile Faguet, this work provides a series of masterful portraits of the thinkers, writers, and political theorists who grappled with the legacy of the French Revolution and the emergence of modern democracy. Through a detailed examination of their lives and legacies, Faguet explores the complex intersection of moral inquiry and political action.
The volume covers a diverse range of subjects, offering deep insights into the evolution of French liberalism, socialism, and conservative thought during a period of intense social and political transformation. Faguet's expertise as a historian of ideas is on full display as he synthesizes complex theories into accessible and engaging narratives. The work highlights the central debates of the era regarding individual liberty, the authority of the state, and the moral foundations of a stable society. Politicians & Moralists of the Nineteenth Century remains an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of ideas, European politics, and the enduring questions of moral philosophy that continue to shape the modern world.
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