Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the French Revolution of 1848 is a book written by Alphonse de Lamartine, a French writer, poet, and politician. The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the revolution in France in 1848, which resulted in the overthrow of King Louis Philippe and the establishment of the Second Republic.Lamartine's narrative begins with the economic and social conditions in France in the early 19th century, including the growing discontent among the working class and the bourgeoisie. He then describes the political events that led to the revolution, including the February Revolution of 1848, the establishment of the provisional government, and the election of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte as president.Throughout the book, Lamartine provides insights into the motivations and actions of the key players in the revolution, including the leaders of the provisional government and the various factions that emerged during the period of political instability that followed.The History of the French Revolution of 1848 is considered a seminal work on the subject and has been widely read and studied by historians and political scientists. It offers a detailed and nuanced account of one of the most significant events in French history, and provides valuable insights into the dynamics of political change and social upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
