The fall of feudalism in France

By Sydney Herbert

Book Overview

France remade itself in days. When feudal certainty cracked, a nation had to decide who owed what, to whom, and why. In The Fall of Feudalism in France, Sydney Herbert traces the long pressure that built beneath ancien regime France and the decisive moment when the end of feudal privileges became a political and social reality. This historical nonfiction book follows the unraveling of peasants and feudal dues, the abolition of seigneurial rights, and the shifting balance between custom, law, and power in eighteenth century France. Clear-eyed and grounded, it is a public domain history classic that reads as both narrative and analysis: a focused account of how old obligations were contested, redefined, and finally swept aside. For readers of French social history and old regime revolution studies, Herbert offers a sharp lens on the mechanics of change, not just the drama of events. It remains a valuable European history reference for anyone revisiting French Revolution coursework or seeking a deeper understanding of what revolution meant at village level as well as in national assemblies. Presented here as a complete unabridged edition, it also rewards collectors who value enduring works of interpretation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353801516
• ISBN13: 9789353801519
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"