This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ... PROTEST OF THE COUR DES AIDES OF PARIS--April io, 1775. Edited By James Harvey Robinson, Ph. D., Professor of History in Columbia University. With an English Version by GRACE READE ROBINSON. PUBLISHED BY The Department of History of the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pa., 1899. English ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ... PROTEST OF THE COUR DES AIDES OF PARIS--April io, 1775. Edited By James Harvey Robinson, Ph. D., Professor of History in Columbia University. With an English Version by GRACE READE ROBINSON. PUBLISHED BY The Department of History of the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Pa., 1899. English Agency: P. S. KING & SON, 2 & 4 Great Smith St., Westminster, London, S. W. Copyright, 1899, By DANA C. MUNRO. INTRODUCTION. The rare pamphlet here reprinted furnishes us with a singularly clear and authentic picture of the French government before the Revolution. It describes with admirable lucidity and insight the whole oppressive system of taxation which prevailed under the Ancien Regtme, and frankly exposes many of the notorious abuses which it was the great achievement of the Revolution to destroy forever. It is a sort of official report presented to the young king Louis XVI., about a year after his accession to the throne, by one of the superior tribunals of France, in the hope that the monarch might remedy the evils portrayed therein. As Louis was then but twenty years old, and presumably unacquainted with the technicalities of legal procedure and public administration, the magistrates adopted a simple, elementary style of presentation, which greatly enhances the value of the document for students of to-day. During the few months he had been on the throne the king had given many proofs of a real solicitude for the welfare of his people; he was evidently conscientious and well-meaning. He had early dismissed the unscrupulous and discredited advisers of his grandfather, Louis XV., and replaced them by better men. Among the new ministers the most distinguished was the well known economist and experienced government official, Turgot, who..."
Read Less
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum to cart. $16.98, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by LEGARE STREET PR.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum to cart. $31.02, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by LEGARE STREET PR.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum to cart. $17.57, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop International rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by LEGARE STREET PR.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum to cart. $32.83, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop International rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2022 by LEGARE STREET PR.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus to cart. $22.70, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus to cart. $34.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
