9781332567751 - Les Lettres de Cachet: Dans La Généralité de Caen Au Xviiie Siècle d'Après Des Documents Inédits (Classic Reprint) von Joly, M. A. (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical use of lettres de cachet, arbitrary imprisonment orders, in the generalità of Caen, France during the 18th century. Drawing from previously unpublished archival documents, the author reveals how these orders were employed not only to punish criminals but to uphold family honor and enforce parental authority. The book explores the complex interplay between individual liberty and societal expectations, shedding light on the tensions within French society on the eve of the Revolution. Ultimately, this work challenges the traditional view of lettres de cachet as solely instruments of state oppression, instead presenting them as a reflection of the era's evolving family dynamics and conceptions of honor. 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.