| Description |
vii, 248 pages ; 21 cm |
| Series |
Sources in Western civilization ; 8 |
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Sources in western civilization ; 8
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| Contents |
"Law of nature" or "reason of state"? -- Monarchy, court and government -- The people of Europe -- Economic changes : agriculture and industry -- Mercantilism and free trade -- The colonial system -- Methodism -- The Enlightenment -- "Enlightened" despotism -- Literature and the arts -- The Parliamentary reform movement in England -- The American Revolution -- The French Revolution -- The debate on the French Revolution -- Napoleon -- The settlement of Europe |
| Notes |
Cover subtitle: 1715-1815 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Civilization, Modern -- 18th century.
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Eighteenth century.
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History, Modern -- 18th century.
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| SUBJECT |
Europe -- Civilization.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045637
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| Author |
Rudé, George F. E.
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| LC no. |
65011892 |
| ISBN |
0500040087 |
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9780500040089 |
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