The Old European Order 1660-1800
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The Old European Order 1660-1800 by William Doyle
This survey of European history covers a period of one and a half centuries which witnessed the beginnings of the contemporary world. In his account of the economic, social, intellectual and governmental structure and development of pre-revolutionary Europe, the author stresses throughout the importance of economic and social trends, and places emphasis on the analysis of the structure of society as well as the narration of events. He shows how the contradictions of the old order contributed to a crisis which affected several of the major states in the late eighteenth century, when the growth of governmental power led to a series of clashes between governments and governing classes. Out of these conflicts, particularly in France, arose a revolutionary crisis. The nature of this crisis, and the impact of the change it produced, are examined in detail in the final section of the book. For this second edition, Professor Doyle has revised the text of the book, and comprehensively updated the Bibliography.
`extremely stimulating.. students for years to come will benefit from the wide-ranging intelligence with which he has attacked his very demanding subject.' History
`an excellent book, clearly set out and elegantly composed.' European Studies Review
`an excellent book, clearly set out and elegantly composed.' European Studies Review
William Doyle, a Fellow of the British Academy, has been Professor of Historical Studies at the University of Bristol since 1986. Roots of the French Revolution (3rd edition, 1999), The Oxford History of the French Revolution (1989), and Venality are among his works. Jansenism (2000) and The Selling of Offices in Eighteenth-Century France (1996).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198203872 |
| ISBN 10 | 019820387X |
| Title | The Old European Order 1660-1800 |
| Author | William Doyle |
| Series | Short Oxford History Of The Modern World |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1992-11-26 |
| Number of pages | 440 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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