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Guizot, François
1787
1874
Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, M. (François)
Guisot, M. (François)
Guizot, Monsieur (François)
Guizot, François
De la démocratie en France. English
Democracy in France. January 1849
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"Democracy in France: January 1849" by François Guizot is a political treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the concept of democracy in the context of France's political turmoil following the revolutions of 1789 and subsequent events. Guizot critiques the prevailing ideas surrounding democracy, positing that they foster social conflict rather than unity, and discusses the implications for governance and societal stability. The opening portion of the text reveals Guizot's deep concern regarding the state of democracy in France. He elaborates on the diverse opinions surrounding democracy held by various political factions, elaborating on their implications for social order. The author reflects on the lessons learned from previous historical figures and events, revealing a sense of melancholy about the future of France. He identifies a chaotic mingling of true and false ideas about democracy as the root cause of societal discord, arguing that a stable government must resist the allure of elemental democratic ideologies that could plunge society into further turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Democracy
France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900
France -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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Category: History - European
Category: Politics
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