France As A Republic: Special Address Before The Bar Association Of Illinois (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104128968)

""France As A Republic: Special Address Before The Bar Association Of Illinois (1898)"" is a book written by Adlai Ewing Stevenson, an American politician and diplomat who served as the 23rd Vice President of the United States. The book is a speech that Stevenson delivered before the Bar Association of Illinois in 1898, in which he discusses the history and current state of the French Republic.Stevenson begins by tracing the development of the French Republic, from the French Revolution to the present day. He discusses the challenges that the Republic has faced, including political instability, economic difficulties, and military conflicts. He also highlights the achievements of the Republic, including its contributions to art, literature, and philosophy.Throughout the speech, Stevenson emphasizes the importance of the French Republic as a model for other nations. He argues that the Republic's commitment to liberty, equality, and fraternity has inspired people around the world and has helped to shape the modern political landscape. He also discusses the role of the United States in supporting the Republic, both politically and economically.Overall, ""France As A Republic"" provides a fascinating insight into the history and politics of France at the turn of the 20th century, as well as the relationship between France and the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, politics, or culture.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.

Author: Adlai Ewing Stevenson
ISBN-10: 1104128969
ISBN-13: 9781104128968
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2009
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d