Economic Development in Early Modern France: The Privilege of Liberty, 1650-1820
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Economic History - Second Series Series)
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Privilege has long been understood as the constitutional basis of Ancien R gime France, legalizing the provision of a variety of rights, powers and exemptions to some, whilst denying them to others. In this fascinating new study however, Jeff Horn reveals that Bourbon officials utilized privilege as an instrument of economic development, freeing some sectors of the economy from pre-existing privileges and regulations, while protecting others. He explores...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1108407056
ISBN13:9781108407052
Release Date:May 2017
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:327 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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