Political Academy in Paris, 1724 - 1731

The Entresol and Its Members

Autor*innen

• Nick Childs

Parameter

• 308 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the influential Entresol, this book explores its role as a pivotal intellectual hub in early 18th-century France, where prominent political thinkers like Montesquieu and Bolingbroke gathered. It highlights the dynamic between established figures and ambitious newcomers discussing politics and foreign affairs, emphasizing the group's significance in shaping the French governing elite. The author, Nick Childs, delves into the political ideologies and social contexts of its members, ultimately addressing the reasons behind the ban on their meetings.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Hardcover