Considerations on France (Revised)

"Considerations on France" is a significant work by the French philosopher and counter-revolutionary thinker Joseph de Maistre, originally published in 1797. In this provocative treatise, Maistre offers a scathing critique of the French Revolution and its aftermath, condemning the upheaval and social chaos unleashed by revolutionary forces. Drawing on his conservative principles and Catholic beliefs, Maistre argues for the restoration of traditional authority and hierarchy as a bulwark against the forces of revolution and disorder. Through eloquent prose and incisive analysis, "Considerations on France" provides readers with a compelling perspective on the revolutionary era and its impact on French society and politics. This revised edition updates Maistre's arguments for a modern audience while preserving the essence of his conservative thought and reactionary worldview.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0521466288
• EAN: 9780521466288
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 1994
• Pub Date: November 03, 1994
• Physical Info: 1.78 cms H x 21.34 cms L x 13.72 cms W (0.2 kgs), 180 pages