02685cam a22003373u 4500 18695 UtSlPG 20260610133433.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Guizot, François, 1787-1874 Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 8) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-26 Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 8)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the nature of parliamentary governance in France during 1840-1848, exploring the themes of political liberty, party formation, and the relationships between the monarchy and parliamentary bodies. The work reflects on the quest for free government in modern societies and offers comparisons between various political systems. The opening of the book sets the stage for Guizot's discussion on the principles of liberal government, emphasizing the importance of political responsibility and the distinct forms that government can take across different contexts, such as in England and the United States. Guizot argues that true political freedom requires active participation and accountability in governance. He presents insights into the political landscape of his time, particularly the dynamics within the cabinet formed on October 29, 1840, and highlights the necessity of stable political parties and cooperative governance with the king, Louis-Philippe. Through a blend of personal reflection and broader political analysis, the beginning of the memoir establishes a foundation for understanding the complexities of governance in a rapidly changing France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Politics and government -- 1814-1830 France -- Politics and government -- 1830-1848 Guizot, M. (François), 1787-1874 France -- Foreign relations -- 1815-1848 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18695 60081 60081