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Social Relations, Politics, and Power in Early Modern France

"This collection of essays focuses on the nexus of social relations, politics, and power in France as it moved from the age of religious wars into the age of absolutism. Using a wide variety of historical approaches and methods, these essays offer new insights into the evolving role of early modern elites and the social, familial, and cultural influences that shaped their values and priorities"—Provided by publisher.

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adult
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medium · 320 pages

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