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Subversive Words : Public Opinion in Eighteenth-Century France, Paperback / softback Book

Subversive Words : Public Opinion in Eighteenth-Century France Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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This important and original book addresses the nature of public opinion, the relation between rulers and ruled, and the role of popular rumours in eighteenth century France.

Arlette Farge draws on chronicles, newspapers, memoirs, police records and newsheets to show that ordinary Parisians had definite opinions on what was happening in their city.

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