""Ouverture Des Etats-Generaux: Faite A Versailles Le 5 Mai 1789"" is a historical book written by Charles Louis Francois De Barentin in 1789. The book is written in French and describes the opening of the Estates-General, which was a political event that took place in Versailles, France on May 5, 1789. The Estates-General was a meeting of representatives from the three estates of French society - the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners - and was called by King Louis XVI to address the financial crisis in the country. The book provides a detailed account of the proceedings of the Estates-General and the debates that took place during the meeting. It also includes information on the political and social climate of France leading up to the event. This book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social issues of France during the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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