Des Lettres De Cachet Et Des Prisons D'État. Ouvrage Posthume, Composé En 1778, Volume 2 [French]

By Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti de Mirabeau and Honoré-Gabriel Riquetti de Mirabeau

Des Lettres De Cachet Et Des Prisons D' tat, written by Honor -Gabriel Riquetti De Mirabeau, is a seminal work examining the arbitrary nature of royal decrees and state prisons in pre-revolutionary France. Composed in 1778 and published posthumously, this second volume delves into the abuses of power inherent in the system of "lettres de cachet," warrants that allowed the French monarchy to imprison individuals without due process. Mirabeau's sharp critique illuminates the social and political climate that fueled the French Revolution, offering a scathing indictment of the Ancien R gime's disregard for individual liberties. This historical document provides invaluable insight into the legal and carceral systems of 18th-century France, and remains a crucial resource for understanding the struggle for civil rights and the limitations of absolutist rule.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1141105233
• ISBN13: 9781141105236
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"