Originally published in 1989. This is the first history of modern France to explore the long-term origins of the libertarian revolt. It traces the moral history from the eighteenth century to the 1960s, examining the questions of marriage and divorce, homosexuality, and sexual morality. It includes detailed chapters on the Marquis de Sade, Charles Fourier, Andr??? Gide, and Daniel Gu???rin in order to illustrate the changing legislation, popular thought and public opinion. The result is an enlightening and provocative ...
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Originally published in 1989. This is the first history of modern France to explore the long-term origins of the libertarian revolt. It traces the moral history from the eighteenth century to the 1960s, examining the questions of marriage and divorce, homosexuality, and sexual morality. It includes detailed chapters on the Marquis de Sade, Charles Fourier, Andr??? Gide, and Daniel Gu???rin in order to illustrate the changing legislation, popular thought and public opinion. The result is an enlightening and provocative account which will be of interest to students of modern French history, moral thought and the history of sexual attitudes.
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Book. Octavo; VG-/VG-; black spine with white and red text; first UK edition; dust jacket has slight shelf wear to exterior; mildly rubbed edges; small mark to rear flap; cloth exterior shows very slight wear; strong, sturdy boards; text block exterior edges lightly toned; gap to pp 98-99, due to pen being used as bookmark; some underlining and marginalia inside; otherwise interior good; pp 283. 1345313. FP New Rockville Stock.
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