History of the Origin of Representative Government in Europe by François Guizot

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Author Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Translator Scoble, Andrew R. (Andrew Richard), Sir, 1831-1916
LoC No. 39004182
Title History of the Origin of Representative Government in Europe
Credits Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary "History of the Origin of Representative Government in Europe" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the development of representative government across Europe, particularly focusing on its origins in England, France, and Spain. Guizot reflects on the evolution of political systems and the interplay of various societal forces from antiquity to his contemporary period. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of historical institutions. Guizot emphasizes the need for impartiality in studying the past and critiques the modern tendency to either dismiss or idealize ancient political structures. He outlines a structured inquiry into the conditions and institutions of representative government, highlighting the significance of societal evolution from personal liberty to a more organized political collaboration. By examining key historical epochs, Guizot aims to trace the roots of representative governance and its essential principles, laying the groundwork for the detailed lectures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject Europe -- History
Subject Representative government and representation
Category Text
EBook-No. 61250
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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