An historical and moral view of the origin and progress of the French Revolution; and the effect it has produced in Europe

Name: An historical and moral view of the origin and progress of the French Revolution; and the effect it has produced in Europe
Author: Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft · 1797

_Introduction. Progress of society. End of government. Rise of political discussion amongst the french. Revolution in America. Virtue attempted to be built on false principles. The croisades, and the age of chivalry. Administration of Richelieu, and of Cardinal Mazarin. Theatrical entertainments, and dramatic poets of the french—Moliere,—Corneille,—Racine. Louis XIV. The regency.—Louis XV._ page 1. _Marie-Antoinette. Louis XVI. Administration of Necker, and of Calonne. Notables convened. Calonne disgraced,—and obliged to flee the kingdom. His character. Causes of the enslaved state of Europe._ p. 33.…

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