1: Introduction: Revolution and the Republic
2: Rights, Liberty, and Equality
3: Absolutism, Representation, and the Constitution
4: Sovereignty, the Social Contract, and Luxury
5: Commerce, Usurpation, and Democracy
6: Universalism, the Nation, and Defeat
7: History, Revolution, and Terror
8: Religion, Enlightenment, and Reaction
9: Positivism, Science, and Philosophy
10: Insurrection, Utopianism, and Socialism
11: France, Intellectuals, and Engagement
12: Conclusion: Citizenship, Multiculturalism, and Republicanism
Jeremy Jennings previously held posts at the universities of
Swansea and Birmingham. In 2006 he was Vincent Wright Professor at
the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques in Paris and in
2007 was made a Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques for
services rendered to French culture. Professor Jennings has
published extensively on the history of political thought in
France, the role of intellectuals in politics, and the history of
socialism. He has
recently published articles in the American Political Science
Review, the Review of Politics and the Journal of the History of
Ideas.
`This review article cannot do justice to the breadth of commentary
provided in this book. Particularly useful are the concise and
clear summaries that Jennings gives of the primary sources, as well
as the historiographical pointers he provides. This is likely to
remain the main general work of reference on modern French
intellectual debate for interested Anglophone readers.'
Christopher Guyver, European History Quarterly
`Review from previous edition An impressive historiographical tour
de force'
Biancamaria Fontana, Times Higher Education
`Jennings's scholarly achievement is considerable...his narrative
has Guizot's erudition, Tocqueville's eye for the paradoxes of
French democracy, and Constant's concern for preserving individual
liberty'
Sudhir Hazareesingh, TLS
`... a work of immense and authoritative learning embracing the
whole of French political thought broadly defined over two
centuries or more. It will be an invaluable resource, especially
perhaps for students embarking on advanced work in French political
thought or intellectual history. It is unlikely to be superseded
for many years.'
H.S. Jones, English Historical Reivew
`outstanding erudition and scope ... we should thank Jennings for
rising to the challenge and reopening a much-needed debate about
the roots of French political thought.'
Emile Chabal, Books & Ideas
`an impressive treatment of the varieties of political, social, and
cultural ideas that well serves all who teach French Studies.'
Derk Visser, French Review
`learned and carefully researched ... superb'
Aurelian Craiutu, French Politics, Culture & Society
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