À travers la vie d'un aristocrate et homme d'État en temps de Révolution, découvrez l'itinéraire d'un agent royaliste au cœur des intrigues européennes.
Ce livre retrace le parcours d'un comte dont l activité politique et diplomatique s'étend de la France révoltée jusqu'à Vienne, Venise et au-delà. De ses débuts dans le Vivarais à son rôle d’agent royaliste et de négociateur auprès des monarchies étrangères, il offre une vision des réseaux d’influence qui ont façonné l’Europe autour de la Révolution et de l’Empire. Le récit se concentre sur les grandes intersections entre pouvoir, exile et manœuvres internationales, sans céder à l’excès de détails biographiques.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of Count L.E.H.A. de Launay, better known by his title Count d'Antraigues, a controversial figure who straddled the worlds of aristocracy and revolution in 18th-century France. Born into nobility at the cusp of the Enlightenment, d'Antraigues exhibited a rebellious spirit and fascination with the intellectual and social upheavals of his time. As a young man, he embarked on a journey to the Ottoman Empire, where he immersed himself in the culture and politics of the East. His observations, chronicled in a series of writings, challenged prevailing European views and sparked controversy. Upon his return to France, d'Antraigues became a vocal critic of the monarchy, advocating for individual liberty and social justice. His writings and associations with radical thinkers placed him in the crosshairs of the authorities, leading to his exile and a life of political intrigue. The book meticulously examines d'Antraigues's complex and often contradictory character, as well as his influence on the tumultuous events of the late 18th century. Through a rich tapestry of primary sources, the author reconstructs d'Antraigues's personal and political odyssey, shedding light on the intricate web of ideas and motivations that shaped his actions. Ultimately, this biography provides a nuanced understanding of a man whose life was intimately entwined with the intellectual and political currents of one of history's most transformative eras. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780259223757_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780259223757
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780259223757
Quantità: 15 disponibili