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Louis XVI Book
The reign of Louis XVI, which ended with the guillotining of Louis followed by that of his wife Marie Antoinette in 1793, is a crucial part of French history. John Hardman, who has spent many years tracking down the primary sources, presents an account of Louis' reign. Hardman divides his story into three periods. His account of the first 12 years of Louis' reign, from 1774 to 1786 reveals the secret workings of absolute monarchy in the last stage of its development. During this period, Hartman shows, the king was capable but also austere, enigmatic and at times callous. The second part of the book, from 1787 to 1789, opens with Louis' great personal reform initiative presented to the Assembly of Notables as a pivot of the reign. Here Hardman discusses the disintegration of the regime, … read more...
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