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Louis XVI: The Silent King (Reputations) Paperback – April 28, 2000

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Louis XVI was at the center of the French Revolution, one of the major turning points in world history, but little is known about him. He is often portrayed only as the weak, lazy, and treasonous king dominated by Marie-Antoinette. This new investigation by John Hardman, a leading expert on the French Revolution, challenges this stereotype. Drawing on new evidence from Louis XVI's letters and from a large body of new research, Hardman provides the first detailed reconstruction of the king's political thought and sheds new light on the king's character and personality.

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    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Academic
  4. Publication date
    April 28, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0340706503
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0340706503
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“Unique insights into a king who argued that he sincerely loved the people, who bemoaned the lack of morality on the international scene, who preferred peace to war, and who read Thomas à Kempis in prison. This book presents a nuanced view of an honorable man who believed that "one can never govern a country against its inclinations...No one can rival his understanding of the various facets of the king's personality or of the sources.” ―History

“Thought provoking...this work is recommended for undergraduate and general readership.” ―CHOICE

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John Hardman is at University of Edinburgh.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic; 1st edition (April 28, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0340706503
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0340706503
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars well balanced, interesting, clever
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Hardman manages what few people have done about Louis XVI: take a balanced view, and focus on him rather than Marie Antoinette. In this book, he draws on the enormous literature on the subject to shed light on the king from many directions, creating a balanced picture, not too rosy, not too bleak. He builds a very complex picture, addressing various stages in the king's life, showing how his behavior changed. The book also has the advantage of drawing on newly available material, especially the letters of Louis with his minister of foreign affairs, Vergenne, to give Louis a voice, and pay attention to what this king of few words actually said.

The book is well written, balanced, clever. I strongly recommend it.
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