This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation. Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his contribution to the development of industry in France. Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the C???vennes region of southeastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle ...
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This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation. Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his contribution to the development of industry in France. Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the C???vennes region of southeastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle and scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the mar???chal de Castries. He examines the epic struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0198228953.
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Fair in Good dust jacket. 0198228953. Inscribed by the author; slightly cocked, light wear to covers, blind stamp to title page, front free endpaper removed, otherwise text clean, solid, reading condition; light wear to dust jacket; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 352 pages.
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First edition. xi+339 pages with index. Cloth. Fine in fine dustjacket. This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon archival and private documentation, Gwynne Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his contribution to the development of industry in France. Professor Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the Cevennes region of south-eastern France in the 18th century and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Professor Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the marechal de Castries. He examines the struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.
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Good/No Jacket. 0198228953 Ex-Library Ex-library with the usual features. The interior is clean and tight. Binding is good. Cover shows light wear. 339 pages.
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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.
