02378cam a22003013u 4500 19410 UtSlPG 20260610133443.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Morley, John, 1838-1923 Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 8: France in the Eighteenth Century 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 2006-09-30 Produced by Paul Murray, Suzan Flanagan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 8: France in the Eighteenth Century" by John Morley is a historical analysis published in the early 20th century. This book delves into the social, political, and literary landscape of France during the 18th century, particularly examining the factors that led to the French Revolution. It investigates the interplay between literature, philosophy, and society, emphasizing the critical role these elements played in shaping revolutionary ideas. Morley's essay critiques the work of historian M. Taine, arguing against his interpretation of the revolutionary doctrine that emerged from the philosophical movements of the time. Morley contends that Taine overestimates the importance of literary and philosophical ideas, suggesting that the true catalysts for the revolution were rooted deeply in the decayed institutions and social disorganization of France. He asserts that the revolutionary doctrines were products not solely of the classic spirit and scientific thought but were also influenced by the historical context and pressing social needs of the era. Through rich analysis and historical context, Morley explores how the blend of literature, social crisis, and political disarray contributed to one of history’s most significant upheavals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893. Origines de la France contemporaine https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19410 60795 60795