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  • The French Revolution (Vol.1-3)

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition: The Origins of Contemporary France

    by Hippolyte Taine, Nolan Mercer ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    Hippolyte Taine's "The French Revolution" is a profound and meticulous analysis of one of history's most significant upheavals, intricately examining the socio-cultural and political factors that fueled this tumultuous period. Written in a clear yet erudite style, Taine employs a narrative that blends empirical observation with philosophical inquiry, capturing the complexity of revolutionary ... Read more

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  • The History of French Revolution

    Enriched edition. All 3 volumes

    by Hippolyte Taine, Chelsea Abbott ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    Hippolyte Taine's 'The History of French Revolution' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate details of one of the most pivotal events in history. Taine utilizes a meticulous and analytical approach, drawing from a variety of primary sources to construct a comprehensive narrative of the Revolution. His vivid descriptions and keen observations bring the tumultuous period to life, offering ... Read more

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  • The French Revolution (Vol.1-3)

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition: The Origins of Contemporary France

    by Hippolyte Taine, Desmond Everly ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    Hippolyte Taine's "The French Revolution" (Vol. 1-3) is a comprehensive analysis of the sociopolitical forces that shaped one of history's most transformative events. Taine marries rigorous historical research with a narrative style that reflects his deep understanding of cultural and philosophical contexts, drawing on a vast array of primary sources. His exploration extends beyond mere events, ... Read more

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  • The Philosophy of Art

    by Hippolyte Taine ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    This insightful work explains what art represents and how to judge a good piece of art. With discussion on art, philosophy, history, and psychology, Hippolyte Taine developed the notion of understanding art through the historical circumstances during its creation. In addition, Taine talks about literature and the qualities that make a text a gem. The book comprises an application of the ... Read more

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  • The Philosophy of Art

    Enriched edition. A 19th-Century Inquiry into Aesthetics, Culture, Society, and the Forces Shaping Artistic Expression

    by Hippolyte Taine ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    In "The Philosophy of Art," Hippolyte Taine undertakes a meticulous exploration of the nature and purpose of art through the lens of philosophy and historical context. Taine engages with the societal influences on artistic expression, melding aesthetic theory with a nuanced understanding of cultural evolution. His literary style is characterized by analytical rigor and literary eloquence, placing ... Read more

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  • The French Revolution (Vol.1-3)

    Complete Edition: The Origins of Contemporary France

    by Hippolyte Taine ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    The French Revolution in three volumes is a historical work by French historian Hippolyte Taine. This period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France began in 1789 with the fall of the Bastille and held the country in turbulence for the next decade. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated ... Read more

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  • The Modern Regime, Volume 1

    by Svend Rom, Hippolyte Taine ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    The Modern Regime, Volume 1. Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.5-6] libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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  • The Ancient Regime

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Societal Structures of Pre-Revolutionary France: A Historical Analysis

    by Hippolyte Taine, Desmond Everly ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    In "The Ancient Regime," Hippolyte Taine presents a meticulous exploration of French society and culture leading up to the Revolution of 1789. Taine's literary style is characterized by a rich, analytical prose that fuses rigorous historical detail with philosophical insight. He deftly employs a sociological lens to dissect the complexities of the ancien régime, illuminating the interconnectedness ... Read more

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  • The French Revolution (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. An archival, positivist anatomy of revolutionary France: from the Ancien Régime's collapse to Jacobin power and the Terror.

    by Hippolyte Taine, Julian Bailey, Julian Bailey ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    In The French Revolution (Vol. 1–3), Taine anatomizes the upheaval from the Old Regime's collapse to Jacobin ascendancy and the Terror. Mining parish registers, provincial archives, and memoirs, he splices granular case studies with sociological theses, organized by his triad of race, milieu, and moment. The lapidary, polemical style contests Michelet's romanticism and converses with Tocqueville ... Read more

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  • The Philosophy of Art

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Intersection of Aesthetics and Creativity in Art Philosophy

    by Hippolyte Taine, Desmond Everly ...
    Translated by John Durand ...
    In "The Philosophy of Art," Hippolyte Taine presents a profound exploration of the intersection between art, psychology, and culture. Drawing on a range of perspectives, Taine articulates his vision of art as a reflection of the collective consciousness of a society. His literary style is marked by a meticulous analytical approach that blends clarity with a rich, evocative prose, inviting readers ... Read more

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  • The Ancient Regime

    by John Durand, Hippolyte Taine, Svend Rom ...
    Why should we fetch Taine's work up from its dusty box in the basement of the national library? First of all because his realistic views of our human nature, of our civilization and of socialism as well as his dark premonitions of the 20th century were proven correct. Secondly because we may today with more accuracy call his work ... Read more

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  • The French Revolution - Volume 1

    by John Durand, Hippolyte Taine, Svend Rom ...
    This second part of “Les Origines de la France Contemporaine” will consist of two volumes. — Popular insurrections and the laws of the Constituent Assembly end in destroying all government in France; this forms the subject of the present volume. — A party arises around an extreme doctrine, grabs control of the government, and rules in conformity with its doctrine. This will form the subject of the ... Read more

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