Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 13 / 20) / faisant suite à l'Histoire de la Révolution Française

Name: Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 13 / 20) / faisant suite à l'Histoire de la Révolution Française
Author: Adolphe Thiers

By Adolphe Thiers

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The volume recounts a period of mounting domestic and international strain: the birth and ostentatious baptism of the imperial heir amid public unease; an economic downturn caused by industrial overproduction and complex customs rules that provokes numerous bankruptcies and social hardship; and intensified conscription and armament to prepare for a projected campaign. A severe church-state conflict over episcopal nominations produces arrests, expulsions, a national council, and deputations sent to negotiate with the pontiff, leading to an oscillation between dissolution and reassembly and a final decree that preserves a conditional appeal to Rome. Diplomacy with other European powers runs in parallel to these internal tensions.

About the Author

Adolphe Thiers

Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) was a prominent French historian and politician, best known for his extensive works on the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. His seminal series, "Histoire de la Révolution française," spans ten volumes and offers a detailed narrative of the events and implications of the Revolution, reflecting his deep engagement with France's political landscape. Thiers also authored "Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire," further exploring the complexities of French history during a transformative period. His writings are characterized by a blend of historical analysis and political commentary, contributing significantly to the understanding of modern France.