The Advent of Modern Capitalism in France, 1770-1840: The Contribution of Pierre-Franļæ1/2ois Tubeuf [Hardcover]

Gwynne Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0198228953 | ISBN-13: 978-0198228950

This is the story of one of the most dynamic entrepreneurs in modern French history. Drawing upon a wealth of archival and private documentation. Lewis uncovers the history of Pierre-Francois Tubeuf and assesses his contribution to the development of industry in France. Lewis explores the relationship between seigneurial, proto-industrial, and modern forms of capitalism in the C�vennes region of southeastern France in the eighteenth century, and demonstrates the international scope of proto-industrialization. This subtle and scholarly study seeks to unravel the complex problems associated with the impact of the French Revolution on the processes of modern French capitalism. Lewis traces the responses of a wide variety of individuals, including Tubeuf and his greatest rival, the mar�chal de Castries. He examines the epic struggle of these two powerful men for control of the rich coal-mines of the region, and their legacy to succeeding generations.

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Review

"Lewis is the first historian to mine the rich vein of the Tubeuf papers and those of Tubeuf's great rival, the marechal de Castries."--Journal of Economic History, March 1994

About the Author

Gwynne Lewis is at University of Warwick.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198228953
• ISBN-13: 978-0198228950
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,219,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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