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Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title |
Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 4)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 4)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides insights into the political landscape of Europe between 1832 and 1836, particularly focusing on France's foreign policy during this period. It delves into the complexities of European relations, including the influences and interactions among various nations and noteworthy figures involved in shaping the continent's diplomatic efforts. The opening of this volume discusses the challenges faced by the French government following the 1830 revolution, specifically addressing its foreign policy approach. Guizot elaborates on the ambitions, tensions, and motivations that informed relationships between France and other powers such as Prussia, Austria, and Russia, as well as the implications of the emergence of revolutionary movements across Europe. He critiques the political dynamics of the time, highlighting the necessity of adhering to the principles of international law as a means to maintain peace and stability, against a backdrop of persistent ambitions for conquest among nations. Through detailed analysis and reflection on contemporary events, Guizot sets the stage for a nuanced examination of European diplomacy in the years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- 1814-1830
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848
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| Subject |
Guizot, M. (François), 1787-1874
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| Subject |
France -- Foreign relations -- 1815-1848
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15635 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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