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Letters Concerning the Present State of the French Nation

Letters Concerning the Present State of the French Nation

Arthur Young

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
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9781148371931
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'Letters Concerning the Present State of the French Nation' offers a detailed snapshot of France in the late 18th century, just before the French Revolution. Penned by Arthur Young, a renowned agriculturalist and social observer, these letters provide a comprehensive view of the political climate, agricultural practices, social customs, theater, literature, and prominent writers of the time. Young meticulously compares France and Great Britain, examining their relative strengths in areas such as extent, fertility, and national resources. Through keen observation and insightful commentary, Young paints a vivid picture of French society, offering valuable insights into the conditions that ultimately led to revolutionary upheaval. This volume stands as an invaluable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of pre-revolutionary 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.

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