A Social History Of Nineteenth Century France

Download or read book A Social History of France in the 19th Century written by Christophe Charle and published by Berg Publishers. This book was released on 1994-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential overview for history students and general readers introduces and analyses the dynamics and relationships of the various social groups or classes of 19th century France - the nobility, bourgeoisie, elites, middle classes, and petty bourgeoisie. Professor Charles explores the hierarchies, cultural and economic influences, and the failures and successes of each social system. He integrates the many political, ideological and economic interpretations of the period - cited in a comprehensive bibliography - into a coherent and balanced contemporary view.