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100 1 _aTaine, Hippolyte,
_d1828-1893
245 1 4 _aThe Modern Regime, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aPart of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.5-6]
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-22
508 _aProduced by Svend Rom and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Civilization
653 _aFrance -- Politics and government
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
700 1 _aRom, Svend
700 1 _aDurand, John,
_d1822-1908
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2581
999 _c44662
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