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In "The Old RA(c)gime, Volume 2: Court, Salons and Theatres," Elliot Jackson delves into the intricate social and cultural fabric of pre-revolutionary France. This volume explores the opulent court life, the influential salons where intellectual and political ideas flourished, and the vibrant theatrical scene that reflected and shaped societal values. Jackson paints a vivid picture of the era, offering insights into the lives of the aristocracy, the burgeoning middle class, and the artistic figures who defined the period.
Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, the book illuminates the complexities of the Old RA(c)gime, capturing its elegance, decadence, and the simmering tensions that would ultimately lead to revolution. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the social customs, political intrigues, and artistic expressions that characterized this pivotal moment in European history. This volume offers a compelling exploration of a world on the brink of change, making it an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the cultural history of France.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In "The Old RA(c)gime, Volume 2: Court, Salons and Theatres," Elliot Jackson delves into the intricate social and cultural fabric of pre-revolutionary France. This volume explores the opulent court life, the influential salons where intellectual and political ideas flourished, and the vibrant theatrical scene that reflected and shaped societal values. Jackson paints a vivid picture of the era, offering insights into the lives of the aristocracy, the burgeoning middle class, and the artistic figures who defined the period.
Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, the book illuminates the complexities of the Old RA(c)gime, capturing its elegance, decadence, and the simmering tensions that would ultimately lead to revolution. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the social customs, political intrigues, and artistic expressions that characterized this pivotal moment in European history. This volume offers a compelling exploration of a world on the brink of change, making it an invaluable resource for historians and anyone interested in the cultural history of France.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.