Histoire De France 1715-1723 (volume 17/19)

Histoire De France 1715-1723, written by Jules Michelet in the late 19th century, focuses on the Regency period following the death of King Louis XIV. This historical account examines the transformative political, social, and economic changes in France during this time, highlighting key figures such as the Regent and John Law. Michelet explores the dual nature of the Regency as a time of both revelation and upheaval, detailing the attempts at economic reform amid widespread corruption and the challenges that lay ahead for France as it transitioned from absolutism to a more enlightened governance approach.