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100 1 _aMorley, John,
_d1838-1923
245 1 0 _aCritical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 8: France in the Eighteenth Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-30
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Suzan Flanagan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTaine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893. Origines de la France contemporaine
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19410
999 _c60795
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