A masterful new account of old regime France by one of the world's most prominent political philosophers
France before 1789 traces the historical origins of France's National Constituent Assembly of 1789, providing a vivid portrait of the ancien r gime and its complex social system in the decades before the French Revolution. Jon Elster writes in the spirit of Alexis de Tocqueville, who described this tumultuous era with an eye toward individual and group psychology and the functioning of institutions. Whereas Tocqueville saw the old regime as a breeding ground for revolution, Elster, more specifically, identifies the rural and urban conflicts that fueled the constitution-making process from 1789 to 1791. He presents a new approach to history writing, one that supplements the historian's craft with the tools and insights of modern social science. Elster draws on important French and Anglo-American scholarship as well as a treasure trove of historical evidence from the period, such as the Memoirs of Saint-Simon, the letters of Madame de S vign , the journals of the lawyer Barbier and the bookseller Hardy, the Remonstrances of Malesherbes, and La Bruy re's maxims.
Masterfully written and unparalleled in scope, France before 1789 is the first volume of a trilogy that promises to transform our understanding of constitution making in the eighteenth century. Volume 2 will look at revolutionary America in the years leading up to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 while the third volume will examine all facets of the French and American assemblies, from how they elected their delegates and organized their proceedings to how they addressed issues of separation of powers and representation.
Автор: Elster, Patrick Название: Brady`s midnight run ISBN: 1999554604 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781999554606 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2837.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A true story of a runaway puppy, his best friend and an important lesson learned about not judging people by their appearance.
Описание: If you have trouble distinguishing the verbs imitate and emulate, the relative pronouns that and which, or the adjectives pliant, pliable, and supple, never fear--How to Tell Fate from Destiny is here to help With more than 500 headwords, the book is replete with advice on how to differentiate commonly confused words and steer clear of verbal trouble.
Whether you're a boomer, a Gen-Xer, or a millennial, if you peruse, browse, or even skim these spindrift pages you will (not shall) become versed in the fine art of differentiation. You will learn, for example,
■ how to tell whether you suffer from pride, vanity, or hubris ■ how to tell whether you're contagious or infectious ■ how to tell if you're pitiful or pitiable ■ how to tell if you're self-centered or self-absorbed ■ how to live an ethical life in a moral universe
Автор: Elster Charles Harrington Название: Word Workout: Building a Muscular Vocabulary in 10 Easy Steps ISBN: 0312612990 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780312612993 Издательство: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS Цена: 2298.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Word Workout is a practical book for building vocabulary--a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation. There are also creative review quizzes at each step of the way to measure your progress and reinforce learning. Unlike other vocabulary books, Word Workout provides a complete learning experience with clear explanations and surefire methods to retain new knowledge. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, this book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, featuring words used by the top tier of literate Americans, laid out in ten accessible chapters designed for anyone who is looking for some serious verbal exercise.
From avowal to proselytize, from demagogue to mendicant, Charles Harrington Elster has carefully picked the words you need to know, and given you an easy, fast, and fail-safe way to learn and remember them.
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