Adolphe Thiers, Ou, De La Ncessit En Politique

622 pages. With former owner's name on front free endpaper. Occasional annotation in pencil. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine lightly creased. ; "Adolphe Thiers, ou, De la Ncessit en Politique" by Pierre Guiral presents a comprehensive biography of Adolphe Thiers, a pivotal figure in French politics during the 19th century. Guiral explores Thiers' complex political career, beginning as a staunch defender of liberal principles and later serving as the first President of the Third French Republic. The book delves into Thiers' role during critical events such as the 1848 Revolution, his opposition to Napoleon III, and his controversial leadership during the 1871 Paris Commune, where his decisions were both criticized and deemed necessary for the survival of the Republic. Guiral portrays Thiers as a pragmatic and resilient leader, whose political maneuvers were often driven by the exigencies of the times rather than ideological purity. The biography is not just a recounting of historical events, but a study of political necessity and the often harsh realities of governance. Through Thiers' life, Guiral examines broader themes of power, governance, and political responsibility in turbulent times, offering insights into the challenges of leadership and the compromises required in the art of politics. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size); Lorsque Thiers meurt en 1877 aprs avoir domin plus d+un demi-sicle de vie politique, l+affliction est quasi unanime: la patrie vient de perdre un grand homme qui a voulu empcher la guerre de 1870, a libr le territoire, relev la France en trois annes et fond la Rpublique. Mais cette image se dgrade vite: les statues que les municipalits ont dcid d+lever en son honneur sont bien rarement riges. De nos jours, il apparat comme un bourgeois triqu et goste, un mdiocre qui n+a jamais eu l+avenir l+esprit, comme le massacreur allgre de la Commune. C+est oublier la figure du libral de la Restauration, de l+animateur des Trois Glorieuses, de l+aptre de la libert sous Louis-Philippe et Napolon III, du brillant orateur, du journaliste la plume meurtrire, de l+historien de trs haut niveau (avec son Histoire du Consulat et de l+Empire, la premire du genre) , de l+ami des romantiques. De tous les hommes d+tat du xixe sicle, sans doute est-il celui qui en incarne le mieux les contradictions, les hsitations: ordre ou mouvement, progrs ou conservation Ancien professeur l+universit d+Aix-Marseille, Pierre Guiral est spcialiste de la vie politique en France au xixe et au xxe sicle. Il a publi, ct d+ouvrages d+rudition et d+histoire rgionale, plusieurs Vie Quotidienne (A l+Age d+or du Capitalisme; des Domestiques au XIXe; des Professeurs en France) , etc.

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Publisher: Fayard

Year: 1986

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

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