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The Ancien Regime

By Charles Kingsley

The Ancien Regime

By Charles Kingsley

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The ancien regime offers a reflective analysis of the social and political forces that shaped pre-revolutionary France and contributed to its collapse. Through a historical and moral lens, the work explores the rigidity of class structures, the concentration of power, and the resulting alienation of the common people. Kingsley contrasts the French system with Britain's more adaptive institutions, arguing that a society's stability depends on its capacity to address inequality and preserve moral responsibility among all classes. The text examines how excessive centralization, aristocratic indifference, and bureaucratic control led to social decay and revolutionary unrest. It also considers the importance of a balanced and engaged middle class as a stabilizing force within a nation. By combining historical commentary with social critique, the work encourages reflection on justice, reform, and the ethical obligations of leadership. It stands as both a study of the past and a cautionary meditation on the consequences of ignoring the moral foundations of governance and human dignity.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
68
Release Date:
2025-11-01
Publication Date:
2025-11-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9374835983
ISBN13:
9789374835982
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
99 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
4 cm
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