The Case of the ABBE de Moncrif: An Episode in French Society of the Eighteenth Century (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258220419)

The Case Of The Abbe De Moncrif: An Episode In French Society Of The Eighteenth Century is a historical non-fiction book written by Edward Pease Shaw. The book is centered around the story of the Abbe De Moncrif, a French aristocrat who was accused of poisoning his own brother. The story takes place in the 18th century in France, a time of great social and political upheaval. The book explores the intricacies of French society during this time period, including the role of the aristocracy, the power of the church, and the influence of the Enlightenment. The author uses primary sources such as court records and personal letters to paint a vivid picture of the events leading up to the trial of the Abbe De Moncrif. Throughout the book, the author also delves into the political and cultural climate of France during this time period. He discusses the reign of Louis XV, the rise of the bourgeoisie, and the impact of the French Revolution. Overall, The Case Of The Abbe De Moncrif is a fascinating look into the social and political history of 18th century France. It offers a unique perspective on a little-known episode in French history and sheds light on the complex relationships between power, politics, and society during this time period.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: Edward Pease Shaw
ISBN-10: 1258220415
ISBN-13: 9781258220419
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2011
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d