Economic Development in Early Modern France: The Privilege of Liberty, 1650-1820

by Jeff Horn

Book Overview

Privilege has long been understood as the constitutional basis of Ancien R gime France, legalizing the provision of a variety of rights, powers and exemptions to some, whilst denying them to others. In this fascinating new study however, Jeff Horn reveals that Bourbon officials utilized privilege as an instrument of economic development, freeing some sectors of the economy from pre-existing privileges and regulations, while protecting others. He explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108407056
• ISBN13: 9781108407052
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"