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100 1 _aWollstonecraft, Mary,
_d1759-1797
245 1 3 _aAn historical and moral view of the origin and progress of the French Revolution; and the effect it has produced in Europe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aVolume 1; no more published.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-10
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"An Historical and Moral View of the Origin and Progress of the French Revolution" by Mary Wollstonecraft is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book explores the complex political, social, and moral ramifications of the French Revolution, delving into the ideas that shaped its development and the consequences it wrought upon France and Europe at large. Wollstonecraft aims to dissect the evolution of thought and the impact of enlightenment philosophies on societal structures. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the early stages of human society and the slow emergence of political knowledge among the populace. She contrasts the progress achieved through intellectual and philosophical advancements with the destructive forces of superstition and despotism, particularly focusing on the conditions preceding the revolution. The opening chapters outline critical aspects of French history, including the roles of influential figures like Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette, as well as fundamental grievances that propelled the public towards revolt. Through a blend of historical narration and moral philosophy, Wollstonecraft seeks to analyze why the revolution emerged and its significance in the context of human rights and societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. Johnson, 1794
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Causes
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100216213
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68724
999 _c109528
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