02318cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450032001452640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000063003635000031004265080043004575201189005005340045016896530027017346530038017616530054017997000015018537000029018688560042018979990017019392581UtSlPG20260610133100.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aTaine, Hippolyte,d1828-189314aThe Modern Regime, Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aPart of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.5-6]  aRelease date is 2008-06-22  aProduced by Svend Rom and David Widger  a"The Modern Regime, Volume 1" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume focuses primarily on Napoleon Bonaparte, examining his character, ideas, and the institutional changes he enacted that shaped modern France. Taine provides an analysis of Napoleon's personality as well as the socio-political climate of his time, offering insights into how his rule established a new state that deviates from the old regime.  At the start of the work, Taine introduces the intricate relationship between Napoleon's character and his historical significance. He describes Napoleon as an individual shaped by unique circumstances, heritage, and ambitions, partly defined by his Corsican roots and Italian ancestry. The opening chapters also discuss how his early life experiences, political affiliations, and military genius contributed to his rapid rise to power. Taine examines Napoleon’s formative years, his perspectives on France, and his interactions with key revolutionary figures, framing a narrative that emphasizes the complexity of the man who would eventually dominate European politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Civilization  aFrance -- Politics and government  aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 19th century1 aRom, Svend1 aDurand, John,d1822-190840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2581  c44662d44662